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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character specifically does not want to hear about Maxine's aunt?
(a) The narrator's father.
(b) The narrator's mother.
(c) The narrator's brother.
(d) The narrator's sister.

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

3. What does legend say happens to the women with bound feet?
(a) They become immortal and protect the woman's army.
(b) They form a convent and pray for the woman warrior.
(c) They form a mercenary army that buys babies.
(d) They all die once their feet are unbound.

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

5. Which of these Chinese customs does Maxine comment on?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Walking erect.
(c) Remaining silent at the dinner table.
(d) Talking loudly.

6. Why does Maxine add a word to boys' names?
(a) It is a sign of romantic affection.
(b) It is part of the Chinese culture.
(c) She does not have any brothers of her own.
(d) She feels it shows sisterly affection.

7. Why does Maxine feel she is punishing her aunt?
(a) She went against her mother's wishes.
(b) She cannot speak of her.
(c) She never met her.
(d) She did not like her.

8. In No Name Woman, which character dies?
(a) The narrator's mother.
(b) The narrator's father.
(c) The narrator's uncle.
(d) The narrator's aunt.

9. What word does Maxine always add to boys' names?
(a) Father.
(b) Brother.
(c) Mr.
(d) Friend.

10. Who tells Maxine the story of her aunt?
(a) The narrator's mother.
(b) The narrator's grandmother.
(c) The narrator's father.
(d) The narrator's sister.

11. Why does Maxine re-tell her aunts story?
(a) So she can depict the aunt in a better light.
(b) So her mother will be angry.
(c) So she can break the curse of her aunt.
(d) So she can be haunted by ghosts.

12. What does the woman give the women with bound feet?
(a) Salve and prayers.
(b) Bags of rice.
(c) Beads.
(d) New shoes.

13. What does Maxine question about her mother's stories?
(a) If she believes them herself.
(b) If she has changed the names.
(c) If they are all true.
(d) If they are warnings for the future.

14. Which of these ideas is not introduced in "No Name Woman"?
(a) The narrator's relationship with her mother.
(b) Ghost stories.
(c) The narrator's relationship with her siblings.
(d) Chinese culture.

15. What group terrorizes Maxine's family in China?
(a) Villagers.
(b) Emperor's armies.
(c) Communists.
(d) Feudalists.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is a possibility Maxine considers to explain her aunt's pregnancy?

2. What does Maxine's aunt do after delivering her baby?

3. When Maxine's father leaves China, what country does he go to?

4. Who does the narrator's mother say Maxine can tell about her aunt?

5. How does the woman kill the baron of her village?

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