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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the tea market falls apart, where does Li-yan go?
(a) To Menghai.
(b) To Singapore.
(c) To her village.
(d) to Tea Master Sun.

2. What event in American history does Haley write about?
(a) The Boston Tea Party.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) The Stamp Act.
(d) The Louisiana Purchase.

3. How long does an Akha widow have to wait before she can remarry?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) It depends on her age.

4. What modern convenience did Li-yan find so fascinating it was almost taken away from her?
(a) Television.
(b) The toaster.
(c) A shower.
(d) The electric light.

5. What was the name of the tea master who came into the room during Li-yan's interview?
(a) Tea Master Sun.
(b) Tea Master Shen.
(c) Tea Master Zhang.
(d) Tea Master Mao.

Short Answer Questions

1. What app does Sean use to contact business associates?

2. What gift does Jin give Li-yan when they first meet?

3. Why is Li-yan uncomfortable that Mr. Huang comes to her teashop?

4. What secret has Li-yan kept from Jin?

5. Why does Tea Master Sun pour water over the tea leaves and then pour the water out?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Huang make Li-yan feel uncomfortable?

2. What does Li-yan think of her first taste of American food?

3. How has Li-yan's relationship with Ci-teh changed?

4. Why is Li-yan so upset by Mr. Huang's arrival at her teashop?

5. What event does Haley write about for her American history class? How does the topic connect her to her mother?

6. While Ci-teh helps Li-yan get dressed for her wedding ceremony, what does she keep asking that irritates Li-yan?

7. What significant even happens in the house Jin purchased on Shamian Island?

8. While Li-yan is visiting her family, what does everyone continually ask her?

9. What matters to Mr. Huang more than tea, even the tea in Li-yan's secret grove?

10. Why is Li-yan disappointed in Mrs. Chang?

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