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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV - The Bird That Stands Out 2007-2008.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what did Jin's father die?
(a) A serious beating.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Starvation.
(d) Malaria.

2. Why does Huang Benyu come to Li-yan's village?
(a) He wants to learn the herbal secrets of A-ma's healing power.
(b) He wants to participate in the annual Swing Festival.
(c) He wants to buy tea from their village because he has heard it is the best on the mountain.
(d) His son is ill and he wants A-ma to heal him.

3. How long does an Akha widow have to wait before she can remarry?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) It depends on her age.
(d) 1 year.

4. What does A-ma believe controls everyone's lives?
(a) Fate.
(b) Coincidence.
(c) The spirits.
(d) Money.

5. How did the Red Guard trick five-year-old Jin into giving them his father's books?
(a) They gave him a piece of candy.
(b) They took him for a ride in a jeep.
(c) They gave him a hat.
(d) They yelled at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people are at Jin and Li-yan's wedding?

2. What does A-ma call her daughter?

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

4. What is qi?

5. Why do Chinese parents not want to adopt children from the Social Welfare Institute?

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