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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - The Outside World 1996-2006.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month is the Swing Festival?
(a) September.
(b) February.
(c) April.
(d) November.

2. After their marriage, what does San-pa call Li-yan?
(a) Girl.
(b) Woman.
(c) A-ma.
(d) Wife.

3. What does Li-yan hope to learn from San-pa's mother?
(a) If she will convince San-pa to marry her immediately.
(b) If she approves of their marriage.
(c) How much money San-pa has saved.
(d) Where to reach San-pa.

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

5. Why did Jin keep his wealth a secret from Li-yan?
(a) He was going to surprise her with a million dollars.
(b) His business was in trouble.
(c) He did not want her involved in his business.
(d) He wanted her to fall in love with him, not his money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does A-ma and A-ba hope Li-yan will marry?

3. How many days are in one Akha cycle of days?

4. What does Li-yan's mother name her granddaughter?

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

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