View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Hmong rebel as described in Chapter Two?
(a) Because they needed food.
(b) Because they did not agree with their morals.
(c) Because of the prestige given to them.
(d) Because of the intrusion of the Chinese.

2. After the door slammed in Chapter Three, the Lees' concern for the daughter was also mixed with what?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Anger that she could be a txiv neeb.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Pride that she could be a txiv neeb.

3. What do Americans think of the ritual used in the Lee's celebration?
(a) They have no feelings about it.
(b) They like it.
(c) They are uncomfortable with it.
(d) It makes them angry.

4. Who became a very good resource for Anne when she was talking to the Lee's?
(a) Sukey Waller, a psychologist who worked regularly with Hmong clients.
(b) Her colleagues.
(c) Foua Lee.
(d) The translators.

5. When Lia returned to MCMC, who was taking care of her?
(a) Jeanine.
(b) Neil.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Peggy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was different about Laos than all of its neighbors, as mentioned in Chapter 10?

2. What did Chapter 11 say was the day Lia's doctor's dreaded?

3. Who warned Anne Fadiman about pursuing a story about Lia?

4. What relationship does the author describe in the preface?

5. Because of what the Hmong believe about why illnesses happen, what do they question about doctors in Chapter Four?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 290 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample