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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Pao say months of fear about losing Yu-sung has done to him?
(a) Furrowed his brow with worry lines.
(b) Turned him into an old man.
(c) Made him lose his appetite.
(d) Turned his hair gray.

3. What were Lin and Pei's assigned duties at the sisters' house?
(a) Hanging up the wash outside.
(b) Making a meal.
(c) Making the beds.
(d) Washing and cleaning.

4. Who did Auntie Yee love more than anyone when she was a child?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Chan.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her father.

5. What does Pei say about marriage?
(a) Marriage is a. way to stop working at the silk factory
(b) She can move into the sisters' house with Lin if she doesn't marry.
(c) She can't get married because she doesn't love anyone enough.
(d) Marriage is the one goal she has.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pao comes into the house for dinner in Chapter 13, what does he check for?

2. Besides shorter work hours, what changes did Chung agree to for the factory workers after their strike?

3. What does Pei decide she must do after Mei-li's death?

4. What is the red-and-black book for that Kung Ma keeps in the top drawer of her bureau?

5. What does Kung Ma say about Pei's appearance when she first meets her?

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