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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did tests conclude in Chapter 11 about Lia's anticonvulsant medication?
(a) She was taking it, so her parents previous issues were not a problem.
(b) Her parents were giving it to her incorrectly.
(c) She had not been taking it.
(d) It was not working.

2. What did Chapter 11 say was the day Lia's doctor's dreaded?
(a) November 25, 1988.
(b) December 25, 1988.
(c) November 25, 1986.
(d) December 25, 1986.

3. What were Anne's expectations about her visits with Lia's family?
(a) She expected the visits to be awkward.
(b) She thought the doctors would be there.
(c) She expected that Lia's father would slam the door in her face.
(d) She expected them to go very well.

4. What do American doctors do that in the Hmong's opinion, threaten their lives and their soul?
(a) Ask their patients to undress, touch them and perform procedures.
(b) Ask rude questions.
(c) Make them wait.
(d) Take down personal information.

5. Why do the Hmong believe illnesses happen?
(a) Because you have done something wrong.
(b) They are hand picked people by the shaman to get sick.
(c) Because of physical reasons.
(d) They arise from the spiritual realm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which hospital was Lia transferred to in Chapter 11?

2. What diseases do Hmong people suffer from at a higher rate than others?

3. Who introduced Anne to the leaders of the Hmong clans?

4. What kind of connotation comes with the Miao or Meo name?

5. Do the Hmong people ever seek the advice of American doctors?

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