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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 172 - 230).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hao cooking when Hels comes to see him in Chapter 3 to ask him to work at the mill again?
(a) Chop Suey.
(b) Lasagna.
(c) Porkchops.
(d) Beef tenderloin.

2. In Chapter 4, what is a peavey?
(a) A logging manual.
(b) A combined version of the cant hook and jam pike.
(c) A type of sauce for meat.
(d) A lean-to for loggers to live in as they move along a river.

3. Why is Mei angry as the winter passes in Chapter 3?
(a) Her father has died.
(b) She has no money.
(c) She never knew her mother.
(d) The gods she creates cannot even help her family.

4. What does Hels do out of frustration in Chapter 3?
(a) Fire his own brother.
(b) Cut down a tree by hand, by himself.
(c) Start a big fire.
(d) Go for a swim.

5. What advice does Auntie Po give Mei in Chapter 2?
(a) To be careful because it will be difficult for her.
(b) To makes sure she looks out for her father, Hao.
(c) To eat more.
(d) To sing more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Martha object to Mei's and Bee's project in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 3, which saw is called the "misery whip"?

3. What does Auntie Po leave on the grave of the logger who dies?

4. What note does Hels catch sight of in Chapter 3 that makes him feel even worse about firing Hao?

5. What does Auntie Po wear when Mei first sees her?

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