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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, p. 180 – 211.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kien do with the culprits of the farmhouse killing?
(a) He bribes them
(b) He doesn't execute them
(c) He executes them
(d) He runs away

2. Where does Kien live in the present day?
(a) In an apartment complex
(b) In a mansion
(c) In a cottage
(d) In a tenement building

3. Where does the narrative of Part Four start?
(a) From Phuong's point of view
(b) With Kien fighting
(c) Before Kien was born
(d) With Kien writing

4. What does Kien feel about the process of writing a novel at the start of Part Six?
(a) That it makes lots of money
(b) That is a worthy and moral process
(c) That it is making him famous
(d) That it is boring and unproductive

5. Why does Kien write in the post war period?
(a) It’s the only job he can get
(b) To exorcise his feelings
(c) It’s Phuong’s wish
(d) To become famous

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kien make his first 'kill'?

2. What does Kien realise is different about Phuong?

3. How did Kien start on his road to recovery?

4. What did Phuong have to do during the war in order to survive?

5. Who does Kien dream about in hospital?

(see the answer key)

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