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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, An-Mei Hsu, "Magpies".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Ying-Ying end up in the water?
(a) She was frightened by firecrackers
(b) She tried to grab a swimming snake
(c) The little boys pushed her
(d) The Moon Lady drew her in

2. An-Mei's mother told her a story of a tear-eating __________________.
(a) Bird of joy
(b) Turtle
(c) Popo
(d) Little pond

3. In order to promote her fertility, Lindo was given ________________________.
(a) Scissors and sewing needles
(b) Strong backrubs
(c) Gold and jewelry
(d) Polished dowry furniture

4. How did Lena learn that a new baby was coming?
(a) A used crib showed up in her bedroom
(b) Her father shared the news with her
(c) Her aunt and uncle told her
(d) Her mother sat down and explained it to her

5. Jeing-mei learns that her mother's lost babies ______________________________________.
(a) Wished she had not raised her in America
(b) Died while searching for her lost babies
(c) Died a very poor woman
(d) Have been found alive and well

Short Answer Questions

1. The grandmother admits that she ______________________________-.

2. Waverly Jong learned the finer points of chess from ___________________.

3. What does the jade pendant symbolize?

4. Besides losing her name, Lena's mother lost ________________________.

5. Waverly's mother pretending to understand chess is ____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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