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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. For how many years is Maxine's mother at medical school?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 1.

2. What does Maxine's mother buy in China to act as a bodyguard?
(a) A male slave.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A spiritual protection.
(d) A wolf.

3. When Maxine's father leaves China, who goes with him?
(a) His sister.
(b) The other men in his family.
(c) Only his sister's husband.
(d) His wife and daughters.

4. In Brave Orchid's story of the emperor with four wives, which of the four wives does Brave Orchid feel Moon Orchid is most similar to?
(a) The Empress of the North.
(b) The Empress of the East.
(c) The Empress of the West.
(d) The Empress of the South.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maxine say about the separation between China and America?

2. How many children were in Maxine's aunt's family?

3. When the girl returns from her journey, what is it time for her to begin?

4. When did Maxine's aunt's supposed betrayal happen?

5. With whom does Maxine's mother live while she attends medical school?

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