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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. When Li-yan returns to her village after working in Guangzhou, how are some of the people dressed?
(a) In traditional ceremonial clothing.
(b) In jeans and t-shirts.
(c) In suits and dresses.
(d) In leather jackets.

2. How old is Li-yan when she applies to her trade school's tea program?
(a) 26.
(b) 21.
(c) 35.
(d) 30.

3. What does A-ma believe controls everyone's lives?
(a) Money.
(b) The spirits.
(c) Coincidence.
(d) Fate.

4. How does San-pa die?
(a) The drug runners kill him.
(b) He starves to death.
(c) He is attacked by a tiger.
(d) He overdoses on heroin.

5. What gift does Jin give Li-yan when they first meet?
(a) Rare tea seeds.
(b) A red lacquer box with tea inside.
(c) A dinner invitation.
(d) Hair combs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Akha tradition ensures there is no marriage between close relatives?

2. Ci-teh is the first in Spring Well to get what modern convenience?

3. What taboo does San-pa commit when leaving the village?

4. What skill does Li-yan struggle to learn?

5. What organization do the Davis family join to help Haley adjust to life in America?

(see the answer key)

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