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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. According to the old couple, at what point will the girl be ready to leave them?
(a) When she can point to the sky and a sword appears.
(b) When she can survive on the mountain of the white tigers.
(c) When she can recite all of their teachings..
(d) When she can see visions in the water gourd

2. What does Maxine's mother bring to the haunted room at the school at night?
(a) A blanket and a pen.
(b) A knife and a novel.
(c) A stick and a diary.
(d) A totem and a crystal.

3. Where does the girl stay at the top of the mountain?
(a) A hut.
(b) A cave.
(c) A rock shelter.
(d) A tent.

4. While working at the paint shop, what is the name of the color that offends Maxine?
(a) Chinese yellow.
(b) China white.
(c) Nigger yellow.
(d) Gook white.

5. How does Moon Orchid describe Brave Orchid's youngest daughter?
(a) Tormented soul.
(b) Sweet smiling.
(c) Raging billows.
(d) Silent mouth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Moon Orchid think Brave Orchid's children are vain?

2. When the girl sees visions of people spinning in the fire, what do these people turn into?

3. Where does Maxine's mother prefer to study?

4. What does Moon Orchid think Brave Orchid's children smell like?

5. What disease does Brave Orchid examine the slave girls for?

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