View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through At the Western Palace.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group terrorizes Maxine's family in China?
(a) Villagers.
(b) Emperor's armies.
(c) Communists.
(d) Feudalists.

2. Where was the first place Brave Orchid set foot in America?
(a) Jacksonville.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Ellis Island.

3. What does Moon Orchid notice about the walls in Brave Orchid's home that is unacceptable in China?
(a) There is wallpaper on the walls.
(b) There are family photographs on the walls.
(c) There are dolls hanging on the walls.
(d) There are curtains on the windows.

4. Which of these creatures does not drop out of the trees, according to Maxine's mother?
(a) Apes.
(b) Were-people.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Thieves.

5. Why does Maxine's family tell ghost stories at the laundry when temperatures are high?
(a) To dry the clothes.
(b) To ward off ghosts.
(c) To cool off.
(d) To bring good weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maxine's mother think has poisoned her?

2. According to the old couple, at what point will the girl be ready to leave them?

3. What document does Maxine's mother have mailed to America?

4. What is one thing Moon Orchid learns to do at the laundry?

5. Why do the young woman's parents carve words into her back upon her return?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 272 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample