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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Joy and Sorrow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lily approve her husband's decision to hire a tutor for their son?
(a) She would like him to take the imperial exams.
(b) She is glad to have him out of the women's chamber.
(c) He is not her favorite child.
(d) She has too much to do to take care of him.

2. What does Snow Flower call Madame Wang?
(a) Mother.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Kind One.
(d) Auntie.

3. What do Lily and Snow Flower share when they are young that convinces Lily that Snow Flower loves her?
(a) Food.
(b) Stories.
(c) Face washing water.
(d) Dresses.

4. What does Uncle Lu have on his face that he likes to play with?
(a) Beard.
(b) Mustache.
(c) Long eyebrow hair.
(d) Mole hairs.

5. What does Lily realize the purpose of nu shu is in "Sons"?
(a) To cover up their laziness.
(b) To please mothers-in-law.
(c) To give women a voice.
(d) To give women something to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame Gao deliver to the family during the hot month?

2. What does Lily add to her fan after she and Snow Flower visit Beautiful Moon's grave site?

3. What family does Madame Wang arrange for Lily to be married into?

4. What book does Snow Flower use to teach Lily?

5. What does Snow Flower write to Lily about before they meet?

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