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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Merced's Health department complete training in advocacy and cultural skills?
(a) 2006.
(b) 1999.
(c) 1986.
(d) 1996.

2. As stated in Chapter 15, how did Lia surprise her doctors?
(a) By dying so quickly.
(b) By overcoming her seizures.
(c) By overcoming her seizures and living a normal life.
(d) By living in a vegetative state for two years.

3. Who died while the Lee's were in the refugee camp?
(a) The infant Foua was breastfeeding.
(b) Nao.
(c) Lia.
(d) Foua.

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

5. 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) It makes them angry.
(d) They are uncomfortable with it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say people warned her about when pursuing Lia's story?

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

3. What could the doctors have done that would have shown respect for the Lees' religious beliefs?

4. Why was the ordinance mentioned in Chapter Nine difficult to enforce?

5. In Merced, CA, how many residents are Hmong?

(see the answer key)

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