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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II - A Beautiful Flower Calls 1994-1996.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What places does Mr. Huang say Americans are visiting in China?
(a) The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Yangtze River.
(b) The Great Wall.
(c) The Yangtze River.
(d) The Forbidden City.

4. What does Teacher Zhang ask A-ba?
(a) If he can pick tea with their family.
(b) To find him a wife.
(c) If Li-yan can receive more education.
(d) If he can marry Li-yan.

5. What is considered proper conduct for a pregnant woman?
(a) Attach a special charm to their headdress.
(b) Go home to her parents until the baby is born.
(c) Announce they are pregnant to the village.
(d) Be shy and stand at an angle so her stomach looks small.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the head of the Chinese government?

2. How many days does it take to complete San-pa and Li-yan's wedding ceremony in Spring Well?

3. Li-yan's mother is an important woman in the village because she can do what?

4. What does San-pa promise Li-yan?

5. Who does Ci-teh marry?

(see the answer key)

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