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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much younger is Niang than Adeline's father?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Fourteen years.
(d) Seventeen years.

2. Who is the only person who cannot give in to beg for tram fare from Niang?
(a) Big Sister.
(b) Adeline.
(c) Second Brother.
(d) Third Brother.

3. Why is Adeline considered bad luck by her family?
(a) Because she is a girl.
(b) Because she was born with a mark on her back.
(c) Because her Mama died giving birth to her and would still be alive otherwise.
(d) Because she is the youngest child of the family.

4. What makes Father and Niang immediately angry in relation to the children's school?
(a) The school has increased its tuition.
(b) Ye Ye has been giving them tram fare without their knowledge so they wouldn't have to walk every day.
(c) They need new uniforms.
(d) The school has kicked the children out.

5. Other than Chinese, which language is favored by the people in Adeline's town?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Mandarin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What injury does Big Sister have?

2. Who does Niang favor among her stepchildren?

3. How does Adeline describe her little sister when she arrives in Shanghai?

4. How does her father react to her medal?

5. Who greets Adeline and her siblings during their surprise outing?

(see the answer key)

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