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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, An-Mei Hsu, "Scar".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Hsus find that their Chinese relatives do not want American gifts, but prefer ____________.
(a) Elegant luncheons
(b) Picnics with the family
(c) Money
(d) Days in the mountains

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

3. An-Mei's mother is considered a "ghost" because _________________________________.
(a) She has deserted her children
(b) She had children out of wedlock
(c) She is only a fourth wife
(d) She has had too many children

4. The woman's feels her daughter __________________.
(a) Has no values
(b) Has no sorrows
(c) Has no affection
(d) Has no insight

5. The old woman's daughter swallowed this, more than sorrow.
(a) Coca-Cola
(b) Green tea
(c) Humiliation
(d) Coffee

Short Answer Questions

1. "Popo" is An-Mei's ________________________.

2. The old woman wants to use perfect English to explain ________________________________.

3. The woman transported the swan ____________________________.

4. The event that clouds An-Mei's early memory of her mother was _________________________________________________.

5. The woman's plans for the swan involve _________________________________.

(see the answer key)

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