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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who goes swimming in the cold pond at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Pei.
(b) Lin.
(c) Su-yung.
(d) Pao.

2. Where is Pei left in Chapter 2?
(a) Canton.
(b) Nanking.
(c) Yung Kee.
(d) Beijing.

3. What job does Pei get in Chapter 4 that means more money for her and her family?
(a) Washing the cocoons.
(b) Cleaning the floor.
(c) Keeping the books.
(d) Reeling the silk.

4. What kind of stare does Hong have when he looks at Mei-li in the market?
(a) Disgusted.
(b) Empty.
(c) Stonelike.
(d) Angry.

5. What does Pao decide about Pei's future?
(a) Arrange a marriage as quickly as possible.
(b) Keep her home until she is older.
(c) Have her work at a neighbor's home.
(d) To have her work in a silk factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mei-li's father look like?

2. What kind of sandals does Lin give Pei?

3. Who makes Auntie Yee proud?

4. Who did Auntie Yee love more than anyone when she was a child?

5. What is one object that Pei collects for herself in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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