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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sweeping Past.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the man agree to chat?
(a) At the local pub.
(b) At the city park.
(c) At the community library.
(d) At a nearby diner.

2. Why is Ying staying with Ailin?
(a) Her parents want her to improve her chinese.
(b) To take care of Ailin.
(c) She is on holiday from Lisbon.
(d) Ailin is taking custody of her.

3. Why does Mrs. Luo not lower her voice around Fei's mother?
(a) Mrs. Luo is simply a rude person.
(b) She wants Fei's mother to hear her.
(c) Everybody believes that Fei's mother is deaf.
(d) She thinks Fei's mother has dementia.

4. How long is their pledge meant to last?
(a) Till they are all married.
(b) One hundred years.
(c) Till death.
(d) Until they each bear children.

5. Why do some of Mrs. Tang's friends envy her?
(a) She has great wealth.
(b) Her son is successful.
(c) She has freedom.
(d) Her hair is glossy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the women's mothers worry about?

2. Where did the six women first meet?

3. What does Fei spend his money on?

4. Why does Ailin conceal the sisterhood pact from Ying?

5. Why does Fei suggest to talk in the man's office?

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