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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does having their hair pinned up mean for Lily and Snow Flower?
(a) They are ready to go to the festival.
(b) Their hair is too long.
(c) They will soon be married.
(d) It is too hot.

2. What does Madame Gao deliver to the family during the hot month?
(a) Cool cloths.
(b) Extra food.
(c) Refreshing fruit.
(d) Letter from Elder Sister.

3. How long is the mourning period for Lily's grandmother and sister?
(a) Four years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Three months.
(d) One year.

4. What family does Madame Wang arrange for Lily to be married into?
(a) Wang family.
(b) Lu family.
(c) Gao family.
(d) Hun family.

5. What does Snow Flower do when Beautiful Moon has an allergic reaction?
(a) Goes to get Uncle and Baba.
(b) Screams.
(c) Tries to give her CPR.
(d) Faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What pattern is embroidered on Lily's green silk jacket that she wears to visit Snow Flower in "Truth"?

2. What do the eggs and rice represent that Lily's family sends to the grooms' families?

3. What is Lady Lu not wearing when Lily meets her for the first time?

4. What is Lily's reaction when her mother slaps her face after the matchmaker's visit?

5. What does Snow Flower teach Lily through her example when they are at the Temple of Gupo?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Snow Flower reassure Lily about her impending wedding and marriage?

2. What happens when Lily's mother tries to bind Third Sister's feet?

3. Does Lily accept Snow Flower's invitation to be her laotong?

4. What does Madame Wang suggest about Lily having a laotong?

5. What does Lily learn when her lessons begin in the women's chambers?

6. What does Madame Wang say about Lily's feet?

7. Why does Lily feel betrayed by her mother?

8. Is Elder Sister happy after she is married?

9. What does Madame Wang suggest is the reason Lily is not invited to Snow Flower's home?

10. What does Lily learn about when she goes with Snow Flower and Madame Wang to the fair at the Temple of Gupo?

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