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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. From what foreign country is Huang Benyu?
(a) Hong Kong.
(b) Burma.
(c) Thailand.
(d) Siam.

2. Who does Ci-teh marry?
(a) Zhang.
(b) San-pa.
(c) Law-ba.
(d) Huang.

3. What is the thundering noise that comes from the forest?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) Animals running toward the village.
(c) Huang Benyu's car.
(d) A bulldozer.

4. What does A-ma give Li-yan for her headdress?
(a) Three charms.
(b) Ribbons.
(c) Silver bells.
(d) Colored pom-poms.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During Swing Festival, what are Akha boys and girls allowed to do?

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

3. What two gifts does A-ma give her granddaughter?

4. Why does A-ba not think Li-yan needs more education?

5. Li-yan is the first in her family to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a dowry?

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

3. What does receiving her headdress signify for Li-yan?

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

5. Li-yan lies about the dog in her dream. What does the dog on the roof really signify?

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

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

8. Who is the stranger from Hong Kong and what does he want?

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

10. What is the Swing Festival?

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