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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. How many days does it take to complete San-pa and Li-yan's wedding ceremony in Spring Well?
(a) 3 nights.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 1 cycle.
(d) 4 days.

2. What Chinese government policy gives A-ma the idea of giving Yan-yeh away?
(a) The Proletariat.
(b) One Gulp.
(c) The Gaokao.
(d) One Child.

3. Why does A-ba not think Li-yan needs more education?
(a) She has to learn wife and mother responsibilities and pick tea.
(b) He will not let her leave the village.
(c) She has to teach her siblings.
(d) He cannot afford the tuition.

4. In what month is the Swing Festival?
(a) September.
(b) April.
(c) February.
(d) November.

5. What is the name of San-pa's home village?
(a) Dark Shadows.
(b) Shelter Shadow.
(c) Shelter of Shade.
(d) Shadow of the Mountain.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Li-yan's mother is an important woman in the village because she can do what?

5. What does Li-yan's father learn when they arrive at the tea collection center?

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