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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. What is considered proper conduct for a pregnant woman?
(a) Attach a special charm to their headdress.
(b) Be shy and stand at an angle so her stomach looks small.
(c) Announce they are pregnant to the village.
(d) Go home to her parents until the baby is born.

2. What is every woman expected to do after she gives birth?
(a) Get up and go back to work.
(b) Bathe her baby.
(c) Give sacrifices to please the spirits.
(d) Clean her whole house to purify it.

3. During their New Year's celebration, for what does Li-yan thank Mrs. Chang?
(a) Showing her how to ride the subway.
(b) Making friends with a stranger.
(c) Giving her tea.
(d) Taking her to dinner.

4. Why did Jin keep his wealth a secret from Li-yan?
(a) He wanted her to fall in love with him, not his money.
(b) He did not want her involved in his business.
(c) He was going to surprise her with a million dollars.
(d) His business was in trouble.

5. When Haley arrives in Yiwu, what customs does she have to get used to?
(a) Spitting bones on the floor.
(b) Squat toilets.
(c) Squat toilets, using toilet paper for napkins, and spitting bones on the floor.
(d) Using toilet paper for napkins.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what did Jin's father die?

2. From what foreign country is Huang Benyu?

3. Where is Li-yan's baby born?

4. What event in American history does Haley write about?

5. When Li-yan finds San-pa sleeping in the street at Menghai, what does she realize he has taken?

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