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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madame Gao deliver to the family during the hot month?
(a) Cool cloths.
(b) Extra food.
(c) Letter from Elder Sister.
(d) Refreshing fruit.

2. Why do Lily's father and uncle make for her, Beautiful Moon, and Snow Flower during the hot month?
(a) Another window.
(b) Ceiling fan.
(c) Bamboo fans.
(d) Canopy outside.

3. How old is Elder Sister when Madame Gao comes to visit for the first time?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Sixteen.

4. What is Snow Flower concerned about when Lily meets her family?
(a) They might not understand the different dialects.
(b) That she will be disappointed.
(c) That Lily will not like her father.
(d) That her parents will not like Lily.

5. Whose father takes the pipe too often?
(a) Lily's.
(b) Beautiful Moon's.
(c) Elder Sister's.
(d) Snow Flower's.

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

7. What does Lily compare Snow Flower to when she stays with her family and amuses them in "Love"?
(a) An elegant swan.
(b) A dragonfly.
(c) A fish of golden colors.
(d) A rare bird among chickens.

8. What is Lady Lu not wearing when Lily meets her for the first time?
(a) The silk stockings Lily's mother sent to her.
(b) The necklace Lily gave her.
(c) The shoes she embroidered for her.
(d) Her special robe.

9. What was the ideal length of a bound foot for a girl?
(a) Twenty centimeters.
(b) Seven centimeters.
(c) Fifteen centimeters.
(d) Twenty-five centimeters.

10. Who does Lily help with the outdoor chores when she is five?
(a) Elder Sister.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Elder Brother.
(d) Mother.

11. What do Snow Flower and Lily create to appease Beautiful Moon's spirit?
(a) New breakfast recipe.
(b) Bedding for her bed.
(c) Silk cloth.
(d) Flower tower.

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

13. What does Lily say was out of balance and needed to be put right when Beautiful Moon died?
(a) Yin and yang.
(b) Aunt's old rocking chair.
(c) The level of her bed.
(d) The steps to the garden.

14. What are third-day wedding books?
(a) Guide that is given to the bridal couple.
(b) Books for the bride made by family and friends.
(c) Recycled bridal magazines.
(d) Photograph book of the wedding celebration.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Snow Flower call Madame Wang?

2. What are "golden lilies"?

3. What color veil does Lily wear for her wedding?

4. How old are Lily and Snow Flower when they have their hair pinned up for the first time?

5. What does Snow Flower do when Beautiful Moon has an allergic reaction?

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