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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. How many years has it been since Maxine's mother told the narrator the story of her aunt?
(a) 10.
(b) 1.
(c) 20.
(d) 14.

2. What is the first thing the girl has to learn to do?
(a) Exercise and become strong.
(b) Survive in the wild alone.
(c) Make a fire with sticks.
(d) Be quiet and kneel all day.

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

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

5. What does the enemy's leader, a prince, steal from the woman?
(a) Her bead pouch.
(b) Her sword.
(c) Her stories.
(d) Her head wrap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Moon Orchid living in China before she came to America?

2. How does Moon Orchid describe Brave Orchid's oldest daughter?

3. How is the ghost that sits on top of Maxine's mother described?

4. Which of these is not an option Brave Orchid presents to Moon Orchid for jobs?

5. For what reason does the woman hide from battle?

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