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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fan.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Lily's title at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Wise Woman.
(b) Elder Stateswoman.
(c) Widow Lily.
(d) One Who Has Not Yet Died.

3. How long must Lily wait to walk down the stairs after her feet are bound?
(a) Six years.
(b) Four months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Ten days.

4. Who acted cheerfully in Lily's childhood home?
(a) Grandparents.
(b) Father.
(c) Her aunt and uncle.
(d) Mother.

5. Who is Madame Gao?
(a) Neighbor.
(b) Cook.
(c) Local matchmaker.
(d) Seamstress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Third Sister do when her mother wanted to bind her feet?

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

3. What does laotong mean?

4. How long is the mourning period for Lily's grandmother and sister?

5. What does Lily think will make her more marriageable?

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