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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How is Snow Flower dressed when Lily visits her home for the first time?
(a) In a beautiful robe.
(b) Wearing red silk pants.
(c) Gray, padded, ill-fitting clothes.
(d) A dress worthy of a rich woman.

4. What does Beautiful Moon have an allergic reaction to?
(a) Peanut butter.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Bee sting.
(d) Milk.

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

6. Why does Madame Wang take Lily and Snow Flower to the fair at the Temple of Gupo?
(a) To go to a river for a picnic.
(b) To write their contracts.
(c) To play with other girls their age.
(d) To get some outdoor exercise.

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

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

9. What does having their hair pinned up mean for Lily and Snow Flower?
(a) They will soon be married.
(b) They are ready to go to the festival.
(c) Their hair is too long.
(d) It is too hot.

10. What pattern is embroidered on Lily's green silk jacket that she wears to visit Snow Flower in "Truth"?
(a) Birds.
(b) Bamboo.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Vines.

11. What does Third Sister die from?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Flu.
(d) Blood poisoning.

12. What animal does Lily call her mother?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Monkey.
(c) Duck.
(d) Horse.

13. What does Snow Flower make for breakfast when she is visiting Lily's family?
(a) Cakes and tea.
(b) Rice.
(c) Eggs and bacon.
(d) Pork and pumpkin seeds.

14. What does Lily add to her fan after she and Snow Flower visit Beautiful Moon's grave site?
(a) Flower.
(b) Sun.
(c) Crescent-shaped moon.
(d) Bird.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Yonggang?

2. What does Lily's sitting chair look like?

3. Who acted cheerfully in Lily's childhood home?

4. Why does Lily think she and Snow Flower are in danger after Beautiful Moon dies?

5. How does Snow Flower get through the footbinding process?

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