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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As which of the following does Leigh gloss “hunxie” in the novel?
(a) Biracial.
(b) Bilateral.
(c) Biennial.
(d) Bicameral.

2. On which of the following floors is the observation deck of Taipei 101?
(a) 101.
(b) 89.
(c) 83.
(d) 95.

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

4. In which of the following is Dorothy’s suicide note found?
(a) A jewelry box.
(b) A dresser.
(c) The trash.
(d) The piano.

5. Which of the following does Brian report is short-hand for a convenience store in Taipei?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Bodega.
(c) Seven-Eleven.
(d) Seven.

6. With which of the following is Dorothy’s suicide note found?
(a) Antivirals.
(b) Anti-inflammatories.
(c) Antidepressants.
(d) Antibiotics.

7. To which of the following does Leigh compare the box the bird Dorothy became left her?
(a) A tool box.
(b) A boom box.
(c) A shoe box.
(d) A bread box.

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

9. From whom of the following does Leigh receive an email while in flight on the way to Taipei?
(a) Caro.
(b) Brian.
(c) Leanne.
(d) Axel.

10. In which of the following does Leigh wrap the box she received from the bird her mother became?
(a) Paper.
(b) Underwear.
(c) Jeans.
(d) Shirts.

11. Which of the following is the name of Leigh’s practitioner?
(a) Dr. LaForge.
(b) Dr. O’Brien.
(c) Dr. Torres.
(d) Dr. Scott.

12. Which of the following words does Leigh recognize as Brian and Waipo talk after they arrive in Taipei from the United States?
(a) Taipei.
(b) America.
(c) China.
(d) Canada.

13. Which of the following finds Dorothy’s suicide note?
(a) Leigh.
(b) Brian.
(c) Axel.
(d) Meimei.

14. About which of the following topics does Leigh note Steinberg asked her?
(a) Neck-lengthening.
(b) Queuing.
(c) Bundling.
(d) Foot-binding.

15. The comment about “That gray body, arranged in the casket like a doll” (68) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Simile.
(d) Conceit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following artists is identified as a favorite of Brian’s?

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

3. Which of the following does Waipo note “have been particularly good this season” (51)?

4. Which of the following does Feng bring with her when she first meets Leigh?

5. Which of the following colors does Leigh associate with guilt?

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