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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Sam feel about May Ying's first child?
(a) He was ambivalent about her.
(b) He was afraid of her.
(c) He hated her.
(d) He loved her.

2. Why did the women working with May Ying tend to wear heavy make up?
(a) To hide their bruises from their husband.
(b) To look older than they were.
(c) All of these.
(d) To make men notice them.

3. How did Ping take Yuen to work during the war?
(a) She kept him in a dark room.
(b) She gave him books and a small chair.
(c) She strapped him to his back.
(d) She tied him to a leash.

4. What did the owner of the Peking House refuse to do for Sam?
(a) Look him in the eye.
(b) Allow him to pay for a meal.
(c) Give him a job.
(d) Give him a discount.

5. Why did May Ying say she continued to gamble?
(a) It made her feel rich.
(b) It was her job.
(c) Luck followed her.
(d) She was addicted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did most Chinese families view Nan during the war?

2. Why did May Ying refuse to do what concubines were expected to do?

3. Who did Sam name May Ying's first child after?

4. Who sold May Ying?

5. Where did Nan die?

(see the answer key)

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