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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What taboo does San-pa commit when leaving the village?
(a) He spits on the ground.
(b) He doesn't bow to A-ma.
(c) He argues with A-ba.
(d) He backs into the spirit gate.

2. What type of government did Chairman Mao establish in China?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Proletarianism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Anarchy.

3. What happens to Li-yan when she meets San-pa?
(a) He buys her a pancake.
(b) She is accused of stealing food.
(c) San-pa becomes her best friend.
(d) San-pa teases her because her family is poor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Li-yan meet outside the Menghai Social Welfare Institute?

2. What happened to baby Yan-yeh aboard the airplane taking her to America?

3. What is the name of the mountain where Li-yan lives?

4. Why does Huang Benyu come to Li-yan's village?

5. What type of tea is Mr. Huang looking for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What taboo act does San-pa commit when leaving Li-yan's village?

2. Why is it ironic that Li-yan acts as translator for the village elders?

3. What charms did A-ma give to Li-yan and why?

4. What makes Li-yan's mother different from the other women of their village and others in the area?

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

6. Why are men not allowed to see their wives giving birth?

7. What is the gaokao?

8. Why was Li-yan surprised her father asked about her dream?

9. Why does Li-yan not go into the Flower Room with boys from her village?

10. Why are Li-yan and San-pa going to Thailand to live instead of staying in China?

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