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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Rose Hsu Jordan, "Half and Half".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. An-Mei's brother lost his happiness when _______________________________________-.
(a) His abusive aunt told him about his mother
(b) His grandmother punished him for laughing
(c) His father watched him from a painting
(d) His grandmother began to die

2. The old woman wants to use perfect English to explain ________________________________.
(a) Her predicament to customs
(b) Her reasons for leaving China
(c) Her sister's unfortunate situation
(d) The story of the swan to her daughter

3. The woman intends to learn in America how to __________________________________.
(a) Open a business for Chinese
(b) Raise swans where they are free
(c) Raise her own food
(d) Speak perfect American English

4. Besides losing her name, Lena's mother lost ________________________.
(a) Her entire heritage
(b) Her friends
(c) Her entire dowry
(d) Her status in China

5. An-Mei lives in the house owned by ___________________________.
(a) Her uncle and aunt
(b) Her grandfather
(c) Her mother's husband
(d) Her grandmother

Short Answer Questions

1. Lena's great grandfather probably died from _____________________.

2. When she immigrated,what did Lena's father rename Ying-Ying?

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

4. Rose is afraid to tell her mother about her divorce because _______________________________________.

5. The old woman who buys a swan eventually _____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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