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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 confuse Snow Flower's mother with when she first meets her?
(a) Snow Flower's twin.
(b) Aunt.
(c) A servant.
(d) Elder sister.

2. How long does Lily fast before her wedding?
(a) Seven days.
(b) One day.
(c) Four days.
(d) Two days.

3. What does Snow Flower call Madame Wang?
(a) Kind One.
(b) Auntie.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Mother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What taboo do Lily and Snow Flower break?

2. Why does Snow Flower become a vegetarian?

3. What does Lily's mother accuse Lily of being responsible for when they have a fight after Lily returns to her natal home in "The Temple of Gupo"?

4. What is Snow Flower wearing each time she visits Lily during their "daughter days"?

5. What does Snow Flower give Lily when she leaves for her betrothed's house?

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