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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. What type of building was Andrew's childhood home turned into after his family moved out?
(a) A military base.
(b) A health clinic.
(c) A church.
(d) A shopping mall.

2. What liquor did Andrew and Tyle drink together by their bonfire?
(a) Tequila.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Rum.

3. What was the name of the intersection Andrew visited in the Red Light District of Vietnam?
(a) Cobra Bay.
(b) Turtle Fountain.
(c) Salamander Street.
(d) Alligator Alley.

4. When Thong was drafted into the Vietnamese army, what did he hope would earn him a good post?
(a) His education.
(b) His marital status.
(c) His good looks.
(d) His last name.

5. What is the overall emotion of the opening quote?
(a) Anger.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Excitement.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Chi die?

2. Which area of Vietnam is known as "the fish sauce capital of the world"?

3. What had the prison in which Andrew's father was held been transformed into after his release?

4. To what state did the Pham family move immediately upon immigrating to America?

5. During the fall of Saigon, where was Andrew?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Patty?

2. What memory is explored in the chapter named "Fallen Leaves"?

3. When did Andrew's mother want Andrew to leave for his trip to Vietnam?

4. What happened when Andrew's uncles took him to their local bar?

5. What message did the Vietnamese Buddah give to Chi and Andrew about their futures?

6. What was symbolic about Andrew's determination to ride his motorcycle through Vietnam?

7. What major events did Andrew struggle through once he reached Japan?

8. What expectations did Andrew's family have of him when he arrived in Saigon?

9. Why wasn't Andrew's mother worried during the family's escape by fishing boat from Vietnam?

10. What did Andrew do on his first morning in Saigon after being reunited with his family?

(see the answer keys)

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