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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Four, what did the Hmong people back at the camp ask the woman about American doctors?
(a) About the accessibility and use of a traditional txiv neeb.
(b) What the hospital beds were like.
(c) Whether shots hurt.
(d) If there were any woman doctors.

2. In Chapter Nine, who did the Lees begin to blame for Lia's condition?
(a) May.
(b) The Kordas.
(c) The government and her prescribed medication.
(d) The shaman.

3. Who took the time to solicit the Lees opinions about their daughter's health?
(a) Jeanine.
(b) Neil.
(c) Anne's colleagues.
(d) Peggy.

4. Why did most of the Hmong people come to America?
(a) Family.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Americanization.
(d) Hunger.

5. Why do the Hmong believe illnesses happen?
(a) They are hand picked people by the shaman to get sick.
(b) Because of physical reasons.
(c) They arise from the spiritual realm.
(d) Because you have done something wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Lee family arrive in America?

2. How does a txiv neeb reach a diagnosis?

3. What did Lia's family realize in Chapter Nine about her after she returned?

4. What do Americans think of the ritual used in the Lee's celebration?

5. Why was the ordinance mentioned in Chapter Nine difficult to enforce?

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