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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. Li-yan is surprised by the changes to what village?
(a) Spring Well.
(b) Bamboo Forest.
(c) Menghai.
(d) Singapore.

2. What does A-ma call her daughter?
(a) Girl.
(b) Only Sister.
(c) Li-yan.
(d) No name.

3. Why does A-ba not think Li-yan needs more education?
(a) She has to learn wife and mother responsibilities and pick tea.
(b) He will not let her leave the village.
(c) He cannot afford the tuition.
(d) She has to teach her siblings.

4. How long does an Akha widow have to wait before she can remarry?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 5 years.
(c) It depends on her age.
(d) 3 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What modern convenience did Li-yan find so fascinating it was almost taken away from her?

2. Where does Li-yan meet San-pa?

3. What is every woman expected to do after she gives birth?

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

5. What does Li-yan give Teacher Zhang as a gift of respect?

(see the answer key)

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