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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - The Outside World 1996-2006.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Li-yan witness that changes her "irreversibly" (35)?
(a) A fight between Akha men.
(b) Deh-ja having a baby.
(c) Her mother killing a chicken.
(d) The way twins are treated according to Akha Law.

2. What is the Akha expression for being pregnant?
(a) Living with child.
(b) One living under another.
(c) Coming to a head.
(d) Coming to a flower.

3. What taboo does San-pa commit when leaving the village?
(a) He argues with A-ba.
(b) He backs into the spirit gate.
(c) He spits on the ground.
(d) He doesn't bow to A-ma.

4. What is the name of San-pa's home village?
(a) Shelter of Shade.
(b) Shadow of the Mountain.
(c) Shelter Shadow.
(d) Dark Shadows.

5. What Chinese government policy gives A-ma the idea of giving Yan-yeh away?
(a) The Proletariat.
(b) One Gulp.
(c) One Child.
(d) The Gaokao.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Li-yan seated when she goes to second-level school?

2. What is the order of importance for people in the village?

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

4. Why does Huang Benyu come to Li-yan's village?

5. What is considered proper conduct for a pregnant woman?

(see the answer key)

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