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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Joy and Sorrow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lily paint on the fan after she has read third-day books for Snow Flower?
(a) Horse.
(b) Two pheonixes rising.
(c) Duck.
(d) Wilted flower with tears.

2. Who is so unsteady on her feet that she has to use a cane?
(a) Elder Sister.
(b) Lily's aunt.
(c) Lily's brother.
(d) Lily's mother.

3. Why are eggs served to guests at the one-month party for Lily's son?
(a) They are the favorite food of the villagers.
(b) Symbols of life dyed red for celebration.
(c) There was a surplus of eggs that month.
(d) They are symbols of childhood toys.

4. Who transports notes between Lily and Snow Flower after their sons are born?
(a) Snow Flower's mother.
(b) Madame Lu.
(c) Madame Wang.
(d) Yonggang.

5. Who is Snow Flower?
(a) Lily's laotong.
(b) Lily's mother's cousin.
(c) Baba's niece.
(d) Lily's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily's reaction when her mother slaps her face after the matchmaker's visit?

2. What clothing does Snow Flower change into when she visits Lily in "Learning"?

3. How will Lily's family change from a laotong relationship?

4. Why does Lily approve her husband's decision to hire a tutor for their son?

5. Who does Lily recommend Snow Flower should see to help her conceive a son?

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