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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, how long have the narrator and his wife lived where they do?
(a) Over 20 years.
(b) More than 12 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 8 years.

2. When Francine lived in Vietnam, where would she and her friends play hide-and-seek?
(a) Woods.
(b) French cemetery.
(c) Bombed out building.
(d) Market.

3. In Chapter 6, how long has Francine been in the United States?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 year.

4. In Chapter 3, what type of sale is the Texas Winners running?
(a) Hiking equiptment.
(b) Baseball trophies.
(c) Basketballs.
(d) T-shirts.

5. When does Fran say that many young people died in Saigon?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1971.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1968.

6. Who is Mr. Green?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Family friend.
(c) A parrot.
(d) Business acquaintance.

7. In Chapter 3, where does Khanh go to pick up his wife’s grandfather?
(a) Houston.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Shreveport.
(d) Birmingham.

8. In Chapter 3, how does Khanh say his wife’s father died?
(a) Fire.
(b) War.
(c) Drowned.
(d) Auto accident.

9. Where did Khanh and his wife grow up?
(a) Phu My.
(b) Tan Phuroc.
(c) Long Hoa.
(d) Vung Tau.

10. What type of sneakers does Thieu’s son wear?
(a) Nike.
(b) Sketchers.
(c) Reeboks.
(d) Asics.

11. In Chapter 2, where does the narrator live now?
(a) Tampa.
(b) Biloxi.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Atlanta.

12. What is Thieu’s occupation?
(a) Chemical engineer.
(b) Physician's assistant.
(c) Supervisor.
(d) Janitor.

13. How long does Townsend grill Thap before the narrator is allowed to speak with him alone?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 90 minutes.
(c) An hour.
(d) 15 minutes.

14. Where does Francine find a footlocker of old letters her father wrote?
(a) Basement.
(b) Attic.
(c) Guest room.
(d) Storage shack.

15. In Chapter 2, how old was the narrator when her grandfather died?
(a) 24.
(b) 16.
(c) 31.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, where was the narrator’s childhood home located?

2. What is Thieu’s son’s name?

3. In Chapter 7, how old was the narrator’s wife when they married?

4. In Chapter 3, what type of contest is The Paradise Club running?

5. In Chapter 6, where is Fran living when her father sends letters?

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