2. Why wasn't Neil and Peggy's treatment working for Lia?
(a) Because her parents were not dispensing her medication properly.
(b) They didn't know what they were doing.
(c) They wouldn't listen to her parents.
(d) She had too much medication.

3. Why does that particular type of medicine seem OK to the Hmong?
(a) Because it requires no physical intervention.
(b) Because they are desperate.
(c) Because they think it is a gift from God.
(d) Because the American doctors say so.

4. What happened when Lia's older sibling slammed the door as mentioned in Chapter Three?
(a) Lia began crying erratically.
(b) Lia had her first seizure.
(c) Lia woke up and never slept well afterwards.
(d) Lia slept through it, as if she didn't hear a thing.

5. In western medicine, what is "quag dab peg"?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) A curse.
(c) A family.
(d) A cold.

6. Do the Hmong people ever seek the advice of American doctors?
(a) No, never.
(b) Yes.
(c) Only in emergencies.
(d) Sometimes.

7. Where were the Hmong considered outsiders?
(a) Japan.
(b) China.
(c) Eurasia.
(d) Turkey.

8. Who in the Hmong culture has the highest rank?
(a) Young women.
(b) Elderly women.
(c) Young men.
(d) Elderly males.

9. How does the author work through the barrier in interviewing the family?
(a) Works through rough deadlines.
(b) Gets her publisher to pay for travel.
(c) Takes writing classes.
(d) She uses an interpreter.

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

11. What do the interviews described in the preface offer a glimpse into?
(a) A glimpse into the Hmong culture.
(b) The struggles of a writer.
(c) How the government deals with refugees.
(d) How a writer interviews difficult subjects.

12. What was another reason to file the child protective services report?
(a) It would lead to punishment for the Lees.
(b) The person's supervisor would be happy.
(c) It would mean name recognization for this person.
(d) It was required by law if this person saw something questionable.

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

14. Translated, what does "qaug dab peg" mean?
(a) The lost soul.
(b) One with many siblings.
(c) The spirit catches you and you fall down.
(d) One who is sick with seizures.

15. How many times was Lia admitted to Merced between the ages of eight months and four and a half years?
(a) Once.
(b) 7 times.
(c) 70 times.
(d) 17 times.