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Who is the author of 'The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down'?
What is the name of the Hmong child at the center of the book?
'The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down' explores the clash between which two cultures?HmongAmericanRussianMexican
What was Lia Lee diagnosed with?
What term is used in the Hmong culture to describe Lia's condition?Qaug Dab PegPaub Koj
In which U.S. state did Lia Lee's family live?
What did Lia's parents believe caused her seizures?Soul leaving the bodyEvil spiritsBad luck
Who are Jeanine Hilt and Peggy Philp in relation to Lia Lee?Her social worker and doctorHer teachersHer neighbors
What is the book's perspective on cultural assimilation and medical intervention in traditional societies?
Is the author's tone in the book judgemental or empathetic towards the two cultures?