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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hing's sister give her at the beginning of the book?
(a) A ribbon.
(b) A kimono.
(c) A coat.
(d) A dress.

2. Who helped Sam with his saving money?
(a) His wife.
(b) His father.
(c) The Chinese province.
(d) The government.

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

4. Who sold May Ying?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her uncle.

5. Why was May Ying so popular at her job?
(a) She was pretty.
(b) She was good at her job.
(c) All of these.
(d) She was one of the few women in town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprised May Ying about her third child?

2. How did Sam introduce the owner of the Peking House to May Ying?

3. What was strange about Sam getting a taxi for May Ying?

4. How did May Ying view Nan?

5. How old was Shortie Lan when she met May Ying?

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