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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. What taboo does San-pa commit when leaving the village?
(a) He spits on the ground.
(b) He doesn't bow to A-ma.
(c) He backs into the spirit gate.
(d) He argues with A-ba.

2. What language do the children in Teacher Zhang's school want to learn?
(a) Cantonese.
(b) Mandarin.
(c) Akha.
(d) Chinese.

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

4. Who does Ci-teh marry?
(a) Zhang.
(b) Huang.
(c) Law-ba.
(d) San-pa.

5. What type of love songs do the Akha sing?
(a) Call and response.
(b) Round robin.
(c) Mountain call.
(d) Call and echo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do San-pa and Li-yan have to be careful where they cross into Thailand?

2. Where does Li-yan meet San-pa?

3. What does Li-yan hope to learn from San-pa's mother?

4. How many nights does Li-yan and San-pa's wedding last?

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

(see the answer key)

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