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Anne Fadiman
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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Anne Fadiman
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where was Foua when Lia was taken?
(a) Crying in the bedroom.
(b) In the house.
(c) Visiting relatives.
(d) Next door.

4. What did Lia's family realize in Chapter Nine about her after she returned?
(a) She had regressed.
(b) That she was happy in her foster home.
(c) They could do nothing to help her.
(d) She didn't miss them.

5. What was the father of the translator Anne liked best?
(a) A clan leader.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A txiv neeb and a former soldier.
(d) A refuge center worker.

6. 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 intrusion of the Chinese.
(d) Because of the prestige given to them.

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

8. Physicians did not recognize what in the Hmong culture?
(a) Their age.
(b) Their language.
(c) Their beliefs.
(d) Their medical practices.

9. What did Lia do when she seemed to know a seizure was coming?
(a) Begin screaming.
(b) Run to her parents for a hug.
(c) Run to a doctor.
(d) Crawl into bed.

10. Who is the author of this book?
(a) Greg Mortenson.
(b) Jodi Picoult.
(c) Mai Neng Moua.
(d) Anne Fadiman.

11. Before Lia was taken, the family was not given what?
(a) Any advance warning.
(b) Paperwork.
(c) A chance to talk to the doctors.
(d) A chance to defend themselves.

12. What did the Lee's think of western medicine in Chapter Three?
(a) They had no opinion.
(b) They were scared of it.
(c) They were in awe of it.
(d) They were skeptical, but thought they would give it a try.

13. What relationship does the author describe in the preface?
(a) Her relationship with the doctors.
(b) Her relationship with the Lee family.
(c) Her relationship with the publisher.
(d) Her relationship with her daughter.

14. Why was the ordinance mentioned in Chapter Nine difficult to enforce?
(a) Because small animals could be sacrificed without notice.
(b) Because you can't make drug companies adhere to any laws.
(c) Because shaman often disguised themselves.
(d) Because meetings could be held without much notice.

15. Why would Lia's parents place her on a soft mat on the floor when she was ready to have a seizure?
(a) They didn't have a bed for her.
(b) They didn't want to put her on a couch.
(c) They thought the floor was dirty.
(d) It would protect her from the hard services when she was thrashing during a seizure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Lia born?

2. What kind of welcome did Anne receive from the clan letters?

3. After the door slammed in Chapter Three, the Lees' concern for the daughter was also mixed with what?

4. How many seizures did Lia have over a few months time in Chapter Three?

5. When did the author first meet the Lee family?

(see the answer keys)

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