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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 97 - 108 and Back Matter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following smells does Leigh note on Alex?
(a) Deodorant.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Toothpaste.

2. Which of the following is the last line of the main text?
(a) “I catch a glimpse of the clouds below, and the edge of our shadow upon them, shaped like a bird.”
(b) “You inspire me every single day.”
(c) “It’s ultimately about spreading compassion and awareness.”
(d) “Because the purpose of memory, I would argue, is to remind us how to live.”

3. Which of the following does Leigh note was her mother’s favorite?
(a) Youtiao.
(b) Crepes.
(c) Fried cruller.
(d) Shaobing.

4. As which of the following does Leigh gloss “zaocan” in the novel?
(a) Tea.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Dinner.

5. Which of the following does Brian give an eight-year-old Leigh as a birthday snack?
(a) An apple with peanut butter.
(b) Mozzarella sticks.
(c) Fish sticks.
(d) A pear and Brie sandwich.

Short Answer Questions

1. As which of the following does Leigh gloss “yao” in the novel?

2. Which of the following does Brian bring as a gift for Waipo?

3. For which of the following durations had Leigh been fevered in Taipei?

4. On which of the following floors is the observation deck of Taipei 101?

5. The comment that “Even the thought of it sat in my stomach like something I shouldn’t have eaten” (130) offers an example of which of the following?

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