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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. In Constance's emails to her mother, she describes one of Haley's school projects and that she was hurt when she saw it. What was the project?
(a) An art project.
(b) A poem.
(c) A project about family traditions.
(d) A roots project about each child's family history.

2. Where does A-ma want Li-yan and Jin to go on their honeymoon?
(a) Yunnan.
(b) America.
(c) Singapore.
(d) Hong Kong.

3. What do Li-yan and Mrs. Chang have in common?
(a) They are both widows.
(b) They both sell tea.
(c) They are both from Yunnan.
(d) They both have sons.

4. Why is Li-yan uncomfortable that Mr. Huang comes to her teashop?
(a) He remindS her of her past mistakes and failures.
(b) He Is trying to cheat her.
(c) She does not like the cigars he smokes.
(d) He keeps asking her to marry him.

5. Where is Li-yan's baby born?
(a) Guangzhou.
(b) Spring Well.
(c) Pasadena.
(d) Beverly Hills.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does Jin have to ask A-ba for permission to marry Li-yan?

2. Complete this aphorism. "The bird that stand out ...

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

4. What does Jin's father do for a living?

5. How does Li-yan find out about the crisis regarding fake Pu'er?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Huang's feelings toward his son, Xian-rong.

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

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

4. What does Li-yan like about talking to Mrs. Chang?

5. What event does Haley write about for her American history class? How does the topic connect her to her mother?

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

7. While Ci-teh helps Li-yan get dressed for her wedding ceremony, what does she keep asking that irritates Li-yan?

8. What does Li-yan think of her first taste of American food?

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

10. What are the three secrets Li-yan tells Jin about her past?

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