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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mei-li feel by the sight of the river and the open space around it?
(a) Excited.
(b) Angry.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Calm.

2. How does Pei describe Auntie Yee's scent in Chapter 2?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Soap and ammonia.
(c) Jasmine.
(d) Spicy apple.

3. In Chapter 5, what does Chen Ling tell Auntie Yee that she and Ming have decided to do?
(a) Work fewer hours.
(b) Hairdressing ceremony.
(c) Give her extra money from their paychecks.
(d) Paint their bedroom.

4. What does Lin offer Pei when she wakes up before the evening meal?
(a) Coffee.
(b) To call her mother.
(c) Tea.
(d) Kindness and comfort.

5. What did Mei-li miss at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Seeing Lin's mother.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Her favorite show.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the hairstyle that Auntie Yee puts Chen Ling's hair in for the hairdressing ceremony?

2. What time do the girls arrive to work at the silk factory?

3. What excuse does Hong give Mei-li about why he wants to stop seeing her?

4. What big storm occurs in Chapter 4?

5. What are the physical characteristics of the tribe that Pao descends from?

(see the answer key)

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