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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV - The Bird That Stands Out 2007-2008.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does San-pa's mother give Li-yan to symbolize her acceptance?
(a) A raw egg.
(b) Fruit.
(c) A boiled egg.
(d) A pig.

2. Even though San-pa promises he will be a good husband, what does A-ma still think of him?
(a) He is not Akha.
(b) He is not a tea grower.
(c) He is lazy.
(d) He is the pancake stealer.

3. What does Li-yan do hoping to change her life?
(a) She goes to Menghai to get a job.
(b) She decides to marry Law-ba.
(c) She runs away to Hong Kong.
(d) She gives leaves from her special trees to Mr. Huang.

4. What type of love songs do the Akha sing?
(a) Mountain call.
(b) Call and echo.
(c) Call and response.
(d) Round robin.

5. Complete this aphorism. "The bird that stand out ...
(a) is easily shot.
(b) is cooked for dinner.
(c) has beautiful feathers.
(d) sings the loudest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two gifts does A-ma give her granddaughter?

2. What official document does Jin tell Li-yan to obtain?

3. How does San-pa die?

4. When Li-yan wants to get pregnant, who does she call to?

5. After their marriage, what does San-pa call Li-yan?

(see the answer key)

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