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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question did the Hmong people have about surgery in Chapter Four, one that sounds absurd to American people?
(a) They asked why doctors had to wash up before surgery.
(b) They asked if doctors used magic to perform surgery.
(c) They asked if doctors ate the body parts after surgery.
(d) They asked why one person would cut into another for the fun of it.

2. What is the difference between Hmong culture and American in terms of high contact?
(a) It is viewed as respectful in the Hmong culture.
(b) It is viewed as intrusive in the Hmong culture.
(c) It is viewed as intrusive in American culture.
(d) There is not difference, it is viewed the same in both countries.

3. When did the Lee family arrive in America?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1980.

4. How many children does Foua Lee have before the childbirth we read about in Chapter One?
(a) None.
(b) Ten.
(c) Two.
(d) Twelve.

5. How does the author keep records of her interviews for the book?
(a) She records them with a video camera.
(b) She memorizes the notes.
(c) They are tape recorded.
(d) She take notes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Hmong believe illnesses happen?

2. What is the Lee's homeland?

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

4. What is the English translation of the Hmong phrase "to speak of all kinds of things" reference?

5. What does Lia's family believe happened during the door slamming mentioned in Chapter Three?

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