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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 does Ci-teh plan to plant in the villages instead of tea?
(a) Coffee and rubber.
(b) Rubber and hemp.
(c) Poppies and rubber.
(d) Coffee and cocoa.

2. How old is Li-yan when she applies to her trade school's tea program?
(a) 30.
(b) 21.
(c) 35.
(d) 26.

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

4. When Xian-rong visits Li-yan's tea shop with his father, what does he call Li-yan?
(a) Sister.
(b) Girl.
(c) Auntie.
(d) A-ma.

5. What aphorism does Li-yan recite to Deh-ja when she finds her at the Social Welfare Institute?
(a) A beautiful flower blooms even in dirt.
(b) Tall trees catch much wind.
(c) No coincidence, no story.
(d) You can always go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What modern convenience did Li-yan find so fascinating it was almost taken away from her?

2. What gift does Jin give Li-yan when they first meet?

3. What was the name of the tea master who came into the room during Li-yan's interview?

4. During their New Year's celebration, for what does Li-yan thank Mrs. Chang?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Li-yan's family abandoned some of their traditions?

2. When Li-yan is tasting tea with Tea Master Sun, she compares the experience with what Akha family tradition?

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

4. How does Li-yan know her parents approve of her marriage to Jin?

5. Why does Mr. Huang make Li-yan feel uncomfortable?

6. Why does A-ma tell Li-yan to follow Akha Laws?

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

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

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

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

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