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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. Li-yan is the first in her family to do what?
(a) Reach such a high level in primary school.
(b) Witness the birth of a child.
(c) Own land.
(d) Go to school.

2. What type of government did Chairman Mao establish in China?
(a) Communism.
(b) Proletarianism.
(c) Anarchy.
(d) Democracy.

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 Forbidden City.
(d) The Yangtze River.

4. What Akha tradition ensures there is no marriage between close relatives?
(a) Check the village documents.
(b) Recite the Lineage.
(c) Consult the ruma.
(d) Marry people from other villages.

5. A-ma recommends Huang Benyu go to Yiwa to find someone? Who is it?
(a) Laoban-zhang, a tea master.
(b) A tea master named Teacher Laoban.
(c) The Yiwa tribal leader.
(d) Laoban-zhang, a scientist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Li-yan seated when she goes to second-level school?

2. What is the celebration Li-yan's family hosts during her wedding?

3. What does Li-yan's mother name her granddaughter?

4. What does Deh-ja have to do in order to rid her house of evil spirits?

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

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