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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the author first meet the Lee family?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1988.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1989.

2. What barrier does the author have in interviewing the family featured in the book?
(a) Her writing ability.
(b) Time constraints.
(c) Geographical distance.
(d) Language.

3. When asking someone who is Hmong a question, what will likely be part of their answer?
(a) Something about their traditional name.
(b) Something about their shaman.
(c) Something about their ancestors.
(d) Something about their age.

4. What happened to six of the Lee children before the family immigrated to America?
(a) They died.
(b) They moved to Thailand.
(c) They were lost.
(d) They were kidnapped.

5. In the fast-paced nature of America, speaking with the Hmong requires what?
(a) Paper and pencil.
(b) Tape recorders.
(c) Interpreters.
(d) Patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Hmong culture utilize a txiv neeb?

2. Where were the Hmong considered outsiders?

3. Where in California did the author travel to meet with the Lee family?

4. What prompted the author to go and meet the Lee family?

5. Who is Foua Lee?

(see the answer key)

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