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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11: PLT.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these adjectives does NOT describe Big Sister and Adeline's haircuts?
(a) Long.
(b) Straight.
(c) Short.
(d) Old-fashioned.

2. What do the Huangs bring the children?
(a) Seven baby ducklings.
(b) New notebooks.
(c) Books.
(d) New pencils.

3. Why are the siblings mad about their new gift?
(a) They cannot actually have the gifts until Father sees their report cards.
(b) They complain there is obvious inequality shown between the children.
(c) They wanted more.
(d) They didn't want anything from Niang.

4. How long after Adeline's mother dies does her father remarry?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two months.
(c) One month.
(d) One year.

5. What does Little Sister dump all over the floor in defiance of her mother?
(a) The candy dish.
(b) Her mother's gift of new jewelry.
(c) Her dinner plate.
(d) Her new clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person who cannot give in to beg for tram fare from Niang?

2. What does Third Brother tell his siblings about Niang?

3. How long has Adeline been in school at the start of Chapter 1?

4. How long ago has the custom of bound feet been abandoned by the time Grandmother Ye Ye talks with Adeline?

5. Who takes Adeline to school on her first day?

(see the answer key)

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