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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. Why does Li-yan join the village elders when they talk to Mr. Huang?
(a) She has become the most important woman in the village.
(b) Her brothers refuse to attend the meeting.
(c) She has to translate.
(d) A-ma asked her to spy on the men.

2. What does Deh-ja have to do in order to rid her house of evil spirits?
(a) Chant.
(b) Pray to her ancestors.
(c) Make a food offering to the spirits.
(d) Sweep every corner of the room.

3. Why are twins the worst taboo in Akha culture?
(a) Twins are a bad omen.
(b) Families are only allowed one child at a time.
(c) Only animals give birth to litters.
(d) Twins are too expensive to raise.

4. What is qi?
(a) Life energy.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Persistence.
(d) Beauty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Li-yan dislike Mr. Huang?

2. According to Akha Law, why does Li-yan have to confront Ci-teh before the people in the village?

3. What was the condition of the infants when they were adopted from the Welfare Institute?

4. What type of government did Chairman Mao establish in China?

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

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