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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Nine, who did the Lees begin to blame for Lia's condition?

2. What happened to six of the Lee children before the family immigrated to America?

3. How did the Lee's feel when Lia was returned home from foster care?

4. Who did Lia's family believe captured her spirit in Chapter Three?

5. Why was giving Lia her medications difficult for the Lee family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what the author says is needed in order for an American, used to our fast-paced culture, to talk to a person who is Hmong.

2. Why was impaired communication particularly dangerous for Hmong people?

3. What is special about the red chair where Anne sat to do her interviews?

4. What did Lia's parents think about Lia's first seizure?

5. Why was it hard for doctors to pin down Lia's developmental delays?

6. Explain Neil's decision to file a report with Child Protective Services.

7. Why did the nurses at Merced recall Lia with mixed emotions?

8. How did the Hmong view the Chinese?

9. How do American's react to the sacrificing of animals by the Hmong?

10. How did the author overcome barriers to interviewing the Lee family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the differences between American doctors and the Hmong shaman.

Essay Topic 2

What measures does Anne have to take in order to connect with the Lees and be able to tell their story?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the importance of the traditional burying of the placenta in the Hmong culture. What do the people believe it represents?

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