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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Yu-sung feel after Pei and Lin have said good-bye and leave?
(a) Unafraid.
(b) Happy.
(c) Delighted.
(d) Empty.

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

3. What happened with the year's harvest when Pei was young?
(a) It was poor.
(b) A good year.
(c) Enough to support the whole family for a year.
(d) Abundant.

4. What does Moi serve to Mei-li's parents?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Jong.
(c) Cake.
(d) Dried plums and nuts.

5. What time do the girls arrive to work at the silk factory?
(a) 5:30 am.
(b) 7:00 am.
(c) 8:30 am.
(d) 8:00 am.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who goes swimming in the cold pond at the end of Chapter 3?

3. What is the name of the river that Mei-li walks to after her fight with Hong?

4. What was Pei's favorite food when she was young that she ate on special occasions?

5. Where does Pei go to try and find Mei-li after she doesn't show up at work?

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