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

2. What is the thundering noise that comes from the forest?
(a) Animals running toward the village.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) A bulldozer.
(d) Huang Benyu's car.

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

4. Why is Teacher Zhang sometimes bitter?
(a) He hates teaching school.
(b) He wants a wife.
(c) He was not allowed to return to his home after the Cultural Revolution.
(d) He does not agree with communism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to baby Yan-yeh aboard the airplane taking her to America?

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

3. What is the one good omen when Deh-ja goes into labor?

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

5. What places does Mr. Huang say Americans are visiting in China?

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