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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. Why did Sam want May Ying to quit her job?
(a) So she couldn't make money to move out.
(b) So he didn't have to share her.
(c) So she would protect her hands.
(d) So he could see her more often.

2. Who traveled with May Ying when she was sold to a man?
(a) Other slaves.
(b) The captain.
(c) Nobody.
(d) Her aunt.

3. What were concubines traditionally expected to do in the household?
(a) The gardening.
(b) The house work.
(c) The cleaning.
(d) The cooking.

4. How did May Ying feel when she first met Sam?
(a) Happy.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Excited.
(d) Nervous.

5. How old was Shortie Lan when she met May Ying?
(a) 14.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did May Ying view Nan?

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

3. Who told May Ying her third child would be a boy?

4. How did May Ying travel to meet the man who bought her?

5. What did Hing notice about the gift from her sister at the beginning of the book?

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