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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 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.

2. What two gifts does A-ma give her granddaughter?
(a) A name and a tea cake.
(b) A name and a cap.
(c) A cap and a charm.
(d) A tea cake and a knife.

3. What is the one good omen when Deh-ja goes into labor?
(a) It is raining.
(b) It is Rat Day.
(c) It is the day of sacrifice.
(d) It is the season of spirits.

4. What does Li-yan hope to learn from San-pa's mother?
(a) How much money San-pa has saved.
(b) If she approves of their marriage.
(c) If she will convince San-pa to marry her immediately.
(d) Where to reach San-pa.

5. What is the celebration Li-yan's family hosts during her wedding?
(a) The Pig Sacrifice.
(b) Adorn the Headdress.
(c) Fill the Carry Basket.
(d) Tea Harvesting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What taboo does San-pa commit when leaving the village?

2. What does Li-yan witness that changes her "irreversibly" (35)?

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

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

5. What does Li-yan give Teacher Zhang as a gift of respect?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does San-pa blame Li-yan for their situation in Thailand?

2. What are the two types of tea Mr. Huang tries to develop?

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

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

5. Identify three superstitions and how they affect Akha life in the village.

6. What is China's One Child policy?

7. What are the three styles Li-yan's brothers use to grow their tea?

8. What is the Swing Festival?

9. What does Li-yan do that defies her mother's instructions?

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

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