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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As which of the following does Leigh gloss “ni hao” in the novel?
(a) Goodbye.
(b) Hello.
(c) Thanks.
(d) You’re welcome.

2. To which of the following does Leigh compare the smoke that emerges from the strange incense?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Toffee.
(c) Taffy.
(d) Cotton candy.

3. As which of the following does Leigh gloss “yao” in the novel?
(a) Reject.
(b) Need.
(c) Desire.
(d) Want.

4. Which of the following scents does Leigh associate with her father?
(a) Frying dough.
(b) Dryer sheets.
(c) Ink and paper.
(d) Coconut shampoo.

5. As which of the following colors does Leigh interpret her anger at Brian’s departure from her grandparents’ home?
(a) Burnt umber.
(b) Burnt sienna.
(c) Burnt ocher.
(d) Burnt orange.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which of the following floors do Leigh’s grandparents live?

2. As which of the following does Leigh gloss “zaocan” in the novel?

3. About which of the following topics does Leigh note Steinberg asked her?

4. Which of the following does Leigh note available for sale along the path to what had been Dorothy’s favorite Taoist temple?

5. Which of the following is the name of Caro’s mother?

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