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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Matters of Life and Death.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does it mean when the street vendors call "you liangge yo-o-o"?
(a) "Look, Americans!"
(b) "There are two of them!"
(c) "They are blond!"
(d) "Tourists!"

2. At one time in history, what is cut into intricate pieces that fit like puzzles so that separated family could find one another?
(a) Jade.
(b) Silver.
(c) Wood.
(d) Topaz.

3. For what magazine does Jill Smolowe, adoptive mother and writer, work?
(a) "Atlantic Monthly."
(b) "Newsweek."
(c) "Better Homes and Gardens."
(d) "Time."

4. What is the translation of the name given to many girls born into families without sons?
(a) "Not a boy."
(b) "Treasured one."
(c) "Extra mouth."
(d) "Bring a little brother."

5. What does Karin bury in her yard?
(a) A laminated Catholic prayer card.
(b) A carved male figure intended to bring luck in birthing a son.
(c) A baby bootie.
(d) A soapstone Buddha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT an item mentioned as having been found with an abandoned baby?

2. Who are "pleaders"?

3. What is the estimated cost of adopting a child from China?

4. What is the meaning of the surname "Jiang," given to the babies at Kelly's orphanage?

5. What book does Karin mention is one of her favorites?

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