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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 was strange about Sam getting a taxi for May Ying?
(a) He would never get one for himself.
(b) He lived near by.
(c) She didn't ask for it.
(d) It had a white driver.

2. Who paid for May Ying's passage?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Sam.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) The owner of the Peking House.

3. How did May Ying hope to be taken care of in her old age?
(a) By staying loyal to her owner.
(b) By having sons.
(c) By moving to America.
(d) By saving up her money.

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

5. Who told May Ying her third child would be a boy?
(a) A dream.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A fortune teller.
(d) Sam.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did May Ying feel when she first met Sam?

4. Why did the women working with May Ying tend to wear heavy make up?

5. How old was May Ying when she was sold for the first time?

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