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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 tragic event happened in A-ma's tea garden?
(a) All the tea trees died.
(b) First Sister-in-law was cursed.
(c) The spirits haunted A-ma.
(d) A-ba's father fell and died.

2. What do Li-yan and Mrs. Chang have in common?
(a) They are both from Yunnan.
(b) They both sell tea.
(c) They are both widows.
(d) They both have sons.

3. What does A-ma give Li-yan for her headdress?
(a) Colored pom-poms.
(b) Silver bells.
(c) Three charms.
(d) Ribbons.

4. What does Li-yan eat that keeps her feeling full?
(a) Chili flakes.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Rice.
(d) Tea leaves.

5. Why does Li-yan lie about her dream?
(a) She wants to please her family.
(b) Someone else told her what to say.
(c) She wants to outdo her brothers.
(d) She never dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Li-yan's village?

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

3. How many days are in one Akha cycle of days?

4. Why does San-pa get into trouble the day he meets Li-yan?

5. Even though San-pa promises he will be a good husband, what does A-ma still think of him?

(see the answer key)

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