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

2. What does Snow Flower write to Lily about before they meet?
(a) Picture of birds.
(b) Message about their birth dates.
(c) Invitation to be her "old same."
(d) Song lyrics.

3. How will Lily's family change from a laotong relationship?
(a) Less status and money.
(b) Less respect.
(c) Better status and more money.
(d) No more difficult work.

4. What are the girls fed to soften their bones?
(a) Red-bean dumplings.
(b) Rice.
(c) Tea.
(d) Cookie.

5. How long is the mourning period for Lily's grandmother and sister?
(a) Four years.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Lily spend her childhood?

2. What does Lily say her grandmother looked like to her when she was five?

3. Who is so unsteady on her feet that she has to use a cane?

4. What was Lily's favorite part of the day when she was five?

5. Who is Snow Flower?

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