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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Parable.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. An-Mei's mother left her behind in order to _____________________________________________.
(a) Save her from her new husband's disregard
(b) Save An-Mei from her own humiliated station in life
(c) Have her raised by a woman who was more stable
(d) Let her have a life with her younger brother

2. Lindo was forced to live with her future in-laws because ______________________________________.
(a) Her dowry had gotten large enough
(b) She was too old to stay at home
(c) Her family disowned her
(d) A flood wiped our her family's home

3. The pregnant servant girl became convinced that she ____________________________.
(a) Was of imperial ancestry
(b) Had caused Lindo's infertility
(c) Was doomed to live in poverty
(d) Was in love with Tyan-yu

4. The child cannot read about the Malignant Gates because _______________________________.
(a) It is written in Chinese
(b) It is far beyond her reading level
(c) Her mother refuses to let her see the book
(d) It is adult reading, not meant for children

5. The Mah Jong tiles are arranged into ___________________.
(a) Three stacks
(b) Three piles
(c) Four walls
(d) Four columns

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout the discussion between the mother and child, the mother continues to _______________.

2. In the city, a new type of thinking allows _________________________________.

3. Ying Ying was disappointed to find out the Moon Lady in the play _________________________________.

4. In Chinese culture, respect for one's ancestors is called ___________.

5. An-Mei's mother shows up ___________________________.

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