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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. According to Akha Law, why does Li-yan have to confront Ci-teh before the people in the village?
(a) Their argument has angered the spirits.
(b) Their actions have tipped the forest and everyone out of balance.
(c) Everyone wants to know what is going on.
(d) The Akha have no secrets.

2. Why does Tea Master Sun pour water over the tea leaves and then pour the water out?
(a) To wash the leaves.
(b) To rinse the tea cup.
(c) To heat the tea leaves.
(d) To heat the tea cup.

3. What is qi?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Life energy.
(c) Persistence.
(d) Beauty.

4. What is in the package Jin gives Li-yan?
(a) A belt buckle, earrings, breastplate, and necklaces.
(b) A headdress, a wedding skirt, a belt buckle, earrings, breastplate and necklaces.
(c) A traditional wedding skirt.
(d) A new headdress.

5. What does Li-yan think about American food when she went to dinner with Jin?
(a) Too rich and too much cow.
(b) There is not enough salt.
(c) The portions are too big.
(d) It is served too hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ci-teh say when Li-yan enter her house in Part IV?

2. What organization do the Davis family join to help Haley adjust to life in America?

3. What do Li-yan and Mrs. Chang have in common?

4. What has Ci-teh been buying in the village in Part IV?

5. Where does Li-yan go each day after work?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Li-yan's relationship with Ci-teh changed?

2. Why did Jin keep his wealth a secret from Li-yan?

3. Why is Li-yan so upset by Mr. Huang's arrival at her teashop?

4. Why is Li-yan disappointed in Mrs. Chang?

5. The term 'tu' referring to the hill tribes was an insult meaning they were backward. How has the meaning of 'tu' changed in the chapter A Drinkable Antique?

6. When Li-yan opens her tea shop, where does her tea come from?

7. What matters to Mr. Huang more than tea, even the tea in Li-yan's secret grove?

8. Why does Akha Law require Li-yan to confront Ci-teh in front of the village instead of privately?

9. Why did Li-yan's family conduct a spiritual incantation over Jin?

10. What is the cause of resentment between Ci-teh and Li-yan?

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