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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 skill does Li-yan struggle to learn?
(a) Weaving mats.
(b) Needlework.
(c) Planting tea.
(d) Making sticky rice.

2. From what foreign country is Huang Benyu?
(a) Hong Kong.
(b) Burma.
(c) Thailand.
(d) Siam.

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

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

5. What is the precious dowry Li-yan will bring to her marriage?
(a) A tea grove passed down through the women in her mother's family.
(b) Pigs and chickens.
(c) The herbs and medicines her mother uses.
(d) A house her father will build.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Li-yan lie about her dream?

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

3. Who does A-ma and A-ba hope Li-yan will marry?

4. What does Teacher Zhang ask A-ba?

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

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