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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 is the celebration Li-yan's family hosts during her wedding?
(a) Tea Harvesting.
(b) Fill the Carry Basket.
(c) The Pig Sacrifice.
(d) Adorn the Headdress.

2. After their marriage, what does San-pa call Li-yan?
(a) Wife.
(b) A-ma.
(c) Woman.
(d) Girl.

3. Where is Li-yan seated when she goes to second-level school?
(a) In the middle of the room.
(b) On the girl's side of the room.
(c) In a back corner.
(d) In the front row.

4. What is the result of artificially fermenting the tea?
(a) The tea is terrible.
(b) The tea rots too fast.
(c) The tea is too bitter.
(d) The tea is perfect.

5. What does Deh-ja have to do in order to rid her house of evil spirits?
(a) Sweep every corner of the room.
(b) Pray to her ancestors.
(c) Chant.
(d) Make a food offering to the spirits.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During Swing Festival, what are Akha boys and girls allowed to do?

3. What type of love songs do the Akha sing?

4. What does dreaming of a dog on the roof mean?

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

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