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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter of Vituperation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Snow Flower's father-in-law die?
(a) From the knife he was using to kill a pig.
(b) Fell down a well.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Flu.

2. Why does Lily's aunt avoid her during her pregnancy?
(a) She does not like pregnancy and childbirth.
(b) She is too sad after the loss of her children.
(c) She has a cold and does not want Lily to get it.
(d) So she will not bring her bad luck.

3. Why does Lily sweep three times a day in her sleeping chamber?
(a) She is worried about dirt.
(b) There are too many bugs.
(c) To frighten away ghosts hunting for prey.
(d) She has nothing else to do.

4. What age is Lily when she begins practicing household chores?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Fifteen.

5. What does Lotus deliver to Lily from Snow Flower during the Midi-Autumn Festival?
(a) Cloth.
(b) Fan.
(c) Book.
(d) Tea cakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lily help with the outdoor chores when she is five?

2. What are the girls fed to soften their bones?

3. Who are "little daughters-in-law"?

4. What arrives in Tongkou in the hot summer months after the Emperor dies?

5. What does Madame Wang tell Snow Flower to do for Beautiful Moon after she has died?

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