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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the upstairs room in Lily's childhood home used for?
(a) Storage.
(b) Women and children.
(c) Her grandparents.
(d) Carpentry room.

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

3. Why does Lily think she and Snow Flower are in danger after Beautiful Moon dies?
(a) Aunt threatens them with a knife.
(b) Because Aunt moans at night.
(c) Uncle throws heavy objects at them.
(d) Mother chases them.

4. What did Lily's father receive from the groom's family that made him one of the richest men in the village?
(a) Horse.
(b) Money.
(c) Two goats.
(d) Water buffalo.

5. Why does Madame Wang take Lily and Snow Flower to the fair at the Temple of Gupo?
(a) To write their contracts.
(b) To get some outdoor exercise.
(c) To go to a river for a picnic.
(d) To play with other girls their age.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Lily when she has her feet bound?

2. Who do Lily and Snow Flower find sitting around a fire up in the mountain?

3. What does Lily say sons are to women?

4. What are "golden lilies"?

5. What do Snow Flower and Lily have to do for Snow Flower's children when they take a rest from walking up the mountain?

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