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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - The Akha Way 1988-1990.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the head of the Chinese government?
(a) The Proletarians.
(b) Teacher Zhang.
(c) Chairman Mao.
(d) Deng Xiaoping.

2. Where is Li-yan seated when she goes to second-level school?
(a) In the middle of the room.
(b) In the front row.
(c) On the girl's side of the room.
(d) In a back corner.

3. What does Teacher Zhang ask A-ba?
(a) If Li-yan can receive more education.
(b) To find him a wife.
(c) If he can pick tea with their family.
(d) If he can marry Li-yan.

4. Why does San-pa get into trouble the day he meets Li-yan?
(a) He is rude to A-ba.
(b) He steals a pancake.
(c) He is lazy and does not help his father.
(d) He speaks to Li-yan without permission.

5. What is the order of importance for people in the village?
(a) The headman, fathers, mothers, boys, girls.
(b) Father, oldest son, mother, other sons.
(c) The headman, grandfathers, fathers, males of any age, women.
(d) Grandparents, parents, male children, female children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the precious dowry Li-yan will bring to her marriage?

2. Why are twins the worst taboo in Akha culture?

3. According to Akha superstition, what should men do once their wives are five months pregnant?

4. What is the dominant ethnicity in China?

5. What happens to Li-yan when she meets San-pa?

(see the answer key)

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