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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane 2012-2016.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Akha Law, why does Li-yan have to confront Ci-teh before the people in the village?
(a) Everyone wants to know what is going on.
(b) The Akha have no secrets.
(c) Their argument has angered the spirits.
(d) Their actions have tipped the forest and everyone out of balance.

2. 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 was going to surprise her with a million dollars.
(d) He did not want her involved in his business.

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

4. How did the Red Guard trick five-year-old Jin into giving them his father's books?
(a) They gave him a piece of candy.
(b) They took him for a ride in a jeep.
(c) They yelled at him.
(d) They gave him a hat.

5. What does San-pa's mother give Li-yan to symbolize her acceptance?
(a) Fruit.
(b) A pig.
(c) A raw egg.
(d) A boiled egg.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Akha tradition, what must a baby do before it is truly born?

2. What is the precious dowry Li-yan will bring to her marriage?

3. From what foreign country is Huang Benyu?

4. Who does Li-yan meet outside the Menghai Social Welfare Institute?

5. What does Li-yan witness that changes her "irreversibly" (35)?

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