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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Li-yan's father learn when they arrive at the tea collection center?
(a) The tea collection center is closed and they have to return the next day.
(b) They went to the tea collection center on the wrong day.
(c) They have the wrong type of tea.
(d) They are too late and receive only half the regular price for their tea.

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

3. Even though San-pa promises he will be a good husband, what does A-ma still think of him?
(a) He is the pancake stealer.
(b) He is not a tea grower.
(c) He is not Akha.
(d) He is lazy.

4. During Swing Festival, what are Akha boys and girls allowed to do?
(a) Have intercourse with many partners.
(b) Neglect their chores.
(c) Visit other villages.
(d) Smoke opium.

5. Why does San-pa get into trouble the day he meets Li-yan?
(a) He steals a pancake.
(b) He speaks to Li-yan without permission.
(c) He is rude to A-ba.
(d) He is lazy and does not help his father.

6. What places does Mr. Huang say Americans are visiting in China?
(a) The Yangtze River.
(b) The Forbidden City.
(c) The Great Wall.
(d) The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Yangtze River.

7. According to Akha superstition, what should men do once their wives are five months pregnant?
(a) Do not bathe.
(b) Do not climb a tree.
(c) Do not shave or cut their hair.
(d) Do not leave the village.

8. Who is the head of the Chinese government?
(a) The Proletarians.
(b) Deng Xiaoping.
(c) Teacher Zhang.
(d) Chairman Mao.

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

10. Who comes to the village with Mr. Huang?
(a) Another tea buyer.
(b) His son.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His wife.

11. Why is Teacher Zhang sometimes bitter?
(a) He was not allowed to return to his home after the Cultural Revolution.
(b) He hates teaching school.
(c) He wants a wife.
(d) He does not agree with communism.

12. Li-yan's mother is an important woman in the village because she can do what?
(a) Tell the best stories.
(b) Interpret dreams.
(c) Speak several languages.
(d) Make the best tea.

13. What Akha tradition ensures there is no marriage between close relatives?
(a) Marry people from other villages.
(b) Consult the ruma.
(c) Recite the Lineage.
(d) Check the village documents.

14. How does San-pa die?
(a) He starves to death.
(b) The drug runners kill him.
(c) He is attacked by a tiger.
(d) He overdoses on heroin.

15. Why does Li-yan lie about her dream?
(a) She never dreams.
(b) Someone else told her what to say.
(c) She wants to outdo her brothers.
(d) She wants to please her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What skill does Li-yan struggle to learn?

2. Why are twins the worst taboo in Akha culture?

3. After their marriage, what does San-pa call Li-yan?

4. A-ma recommends Huang Benyu go to Yiwa to find someone? Who is it?

5. What is the name of San-pa's home village?

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