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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through At the Western Palace.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the rock candy Brave Orchid gives to the children meant to symbolize?
(a) A sweet beginning.
(b) A difficult task ahead.
(c) A new taste.
(d) A change in beliefs.

2. Why do the young woman's parents carve words into her back upon her return?
(a) For revenge.
(b) For good luck.
(c) To teach her a lesson.
(d) To show her age.

3. How does Moon Orchid die?
(a) She slips and falls while walking.
(b) She has a heart attack.
(c) She dies in her sleep.
(d) She commits suicide.

4. Who is Moon Orchid afraid of while she is living in California?
(a) The Mexicans.
(b) The Japanese Americans.
(c) The Canadians.
(d) The Chinese Americans.

5. According to Moon Orchid, what Chinese word does Brave Orchid's oldest daughter's name sound like?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Pig.
(c) Rat.
(d) Ink.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the ghost leave Maxine's mother?

2. What gift does Moon Orchid bring from Lovely Orchid?

3. In what city does Brave Orchid wait for Moon Orchid to arrive from China?

4. What does the woman give the women with bound feet?

5. Why is Maxine fired from her job at the land developer's association?

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