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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. Why do San-pa and Li-yan have to be careful where they cross into Thailand?
(a) They don't want to pay taxes.
(b) The terrain is very dangerous.
(c) They have to meet San-pa's employer.
(d) They have no official papers.

2. What was the condition of the infants when they were adopted from the Welfare Institute?
(a) The children were well cared for and healthy.
(b) All the children were dressed in traditional Akha clothing.
(c) The children were filthy.
(d) The children were spotlessly clean.

3. What is the dominant ethnicity in China?
(a) Han.
(b) Lu.
(c) Mao.
(d) Akha.

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

5. Where do boys and girls go to be alone during Swing Festival?
(a) The Tea Grove.
(b) The Spirit Gate.
(c) The Sacred Well.
(d) The Flower Room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does dreaming of a dog on the roof mean?

2. According to Akha tradition, what must a baby do before it is truly born?

3. Even though San-pa promises he will be a good husband, what does A-ma still think of him?

4. How many days does it take to complete San-pa and Li-yan's wedding ceremony in Spring Well?

5. What is the one good omen when Deh-ja goes into labor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Ci-do and Deh-ja as a result of Deh-ja having twins?

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

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

4. What is China's One Child policy?

5. When Li-yan discovers she is pregnant, what is the first thing she does?

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

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

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

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

10. What is the gaokao?

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