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

2. What does Li-yan's father learn when they arrive at the tea collection center?
(a) They went to the tea collection center on the wrong day.
(b) The tea collection center is closed and they have to return the next day.
(c) They are too late and receive only half the regular price for their tea.
(d) They have the wrong type of tea.

3. What happens to Ci-do and Deh-ja as a result of having twins?
(a) They can never have other children.
(b) They are banished from the village and their house burned down.
(c) They apologize to the entire village and give everyone a gift.
(d) They must sacrifice everything they have to the spirits and ask for forgiveness.

4. Why does Li-yan lie about her dream?
(a) Someone else told her what to say.
(b) She never dreams.
(c) She wants to please her family.
(d) She wants to outdo her brothers.

5. How many days are in one Akha cycle of days?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the final step the village must take to be cleansed from the taboo of the twins?

2. What tragic event happened in A-ma's tea garden?

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

4. What does A-ma believe controls everyone's lives?

5. What is considered proper conduct for a pregnant woman?

(see the answer key)

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