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

2. What does San-pa promise Li-yan?
(a) He won't go to Thailand.
(b) He won't steal love with any other girl.
(c) He will come back for her.
(d) He will marry her without permission.

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

4. What does Li-yan eat that keeps her feeling full?
(a) Rice.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Chili flakes.
(d) Tea leaves.

5. What is the Akha expression for being pregnant?
(a) Coming to a head.
(b) Coming to a flower.
(c) Living with child.
(d) One living under another.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does A-ba not think Li-yan needs more education?

3. Even though San-pa promises he will be a good husband, what does A-ma still think of him?

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

5. Why does Huang Benyu come to Li-yan's village?

(see the answer key)

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