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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 does Teacher Zhang ask A-ba?
(a) If Li-yan can receive more education.
(b) To find him a wife.
(c) If he can marry Li-yan.
(d) If he can pick tea with their family.

2. According to Akha superstition, what should men do once their wives are five months pregnant?
(a) Do not climb a tree.
(b) Do not bathe.
(c) Do not shave or cut their hair.
(d) Do not leave the village.

3. What type of tea is Mr. Huang looking for?
(a) Fermented Tea.
(b) Pu'er Tea.
(c) Pure Tea.
(d) Purr Tea.

4. How many days are in one Akha cycle of days?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 4.

5. Li-yan's mother is an important woman in the village because she can do what?
(a) Tell the best stories.
(b) Make the best tea.
(c) Interpret dreams.
(d) Speak several languages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the mountain where Li-yan lives?

2. What happens to Li-yan when she meets San-pa?

3. What does Li-yan give Teacher Zhang as a gift of respect?

4. What skill does Li-yan struggle to learn?

5. What Akha tradition ensures there is no marriage between close relatives?

(see the answer key)

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