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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maxine's mother bring to the haunted room at the school at night?
(a) A totem and a crystal.
(b) A blanket and a pen.
(c) A knife and a novel.
(d) A stick and a diary.

2. In Brave Orchid's story of the emperor with four wives, which of the four wives does Brave Orchid feel Moon Orchid is most similar to?
(a) The Empress of the West.
(b) The Empress of the East.
(c) The Empress of the South.
(d) The Empress of the North.

3. What does the rock candy Brave Orchid gives to the children meant to symbolize?
(a) A difficult task ahead.
(b) A sweet beginning.
(c) A change in beliefs.
(d) A new taste.

4. What does legend say happens to the women with bound feet?
(a) They all die once their feet are unbound.
(b) They become immortal and protect the woman's army.
(c) They form a convent and pray for the woman warrior.
(d) They form a mercenary army that buys babies.

5. While working at the paint shop, what is the name of the color that offends Maxine?
(a) Gook white.
(b) Nigger yellow.
(c) Chinese yellow.
(d) China white.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness does Maxine get while at her parent's house?

2. How does Moon Orchid describe Brave Orchid's oldest daughter?

3. How often does Maxine's mother tell stories?

4. In the white crane boxing story, what does the spirit of the white crane later become?

5. Why does Maxine feel she is punishing her aunt?

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