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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. In what year does China enact an international adoption law?
(a) 1996.
(b) 1987.
(c) 1990.
(d) 1992.

2. What major event occurs three days before Mark and Karin leave for China?
(a) Mark's brother's wedding.
(b) Karin's father's funeral.
(c) Mark and Karin close on a new house.
(d) Mark is promoted.

3. Who does Karin visit far up the Nathan Road?
(a) A fortune teller.
(b) A seamstress.
(c) Distant relatives.
(d) A friend's family.

4. What is the meaning of the surname "Jiang," given to the babies at Kelly's orphanage?
(a) River.
(b) Light.
(c) Education.
(d) Little.

5. In ancient times, what is the other meaning for the Chinese character for "wife"?
(a) "Goddess."
(b) "Woman."
(c) "Equal."
(d) "Lesser."

Short Answer Questions

1. Jenny Bowen remembers a little girl left behind who is very proud of what possession?

2. What is a natural ratio of boys to girls at birth?

3. What is China's overall ratio of boys to girls in 1998?

4. What does Karin bury in her yard?

5. What are the "baiji"?

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