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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. Why does Li-yan join the village elders when they talk to Mr. Huang?
(a) A-ma asked her to spy on the men.
(b) She has to translate.
(c) She has become the most important woman in the village.
(d) Her brothers refuse to attend the meeting.

2. What is every woman expected to do after she gives birth?
(a) Clean her whole house to purify it.
(b) Give sacrifices to please the spirits.
(c) Bathe her baby.
(d) Get up and go back to work.

3. What is the final step the village must take to be cleansed from the taboo of the twins?
(a) Follow a 12-day ceremonial abstinence.
(b) Offer sacrifices for 12 days.
(c) Abstain from food and water for 24 hours.
(d) Chant every night for a week.

4. Why did Jin keep his wealth a secret from Li-yan?
(a) His business was in trouble.
(b) He wanted her to fall in love with him, not his money.
(c) He did not want her involved in his business.
(d) He was going to surprise her with a million dollars.

5. Li-yan's mother is an important woman in the village because she can do what?
(a) Make the best tea.
(b) Tell the best stories.
(c) Speak several languages.
(d) Interpret dreams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the thundering noise that comes from the forest?

3. What does Mrs. Chang do for a living?

4. In Constance's emails to her mother, she describes one of Haley's school projects and that she was hurt when she saw it. What was the project?

5. What two characters promise to be friends forever?

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