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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Lee's flee their homeland?
(a) Because they had relatives in the United States.
(b) Their home was burned.
(c) They wanted to live an American life.
(d) Because of war.

2. How old was Lia when the significant door slamming mentioned in Chapter Three happened?
(a) Three weeks old.
(b) Three.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Three months old.

3. How did the Hmong view the Chinese?
(a) As fierce enemies.
(b) As kindred spirits.
(c) As ghosts.
(d) As meddling people.

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

5. What is a "txiv neeb" in the Hmong tribe?
(a) A midwife.
(b) An angel.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A shaman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of prescription did the Neil and Peggy give Lia that they thought was best for her?

2. How many children does Foua Lee have before the childbirth we read about in Chapter One?

3. What is the name of Lia's social worker?

4. In the Hmong tradition, what is considered an illness of honor?

5. As mentioned in Chapter Six, what would have been a more agreeable plan to the Hmong in terms of treating illness?

(see the answer key)

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