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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does it cost for the Chestnuts to board the bus for the refugee camp?
(a) $100 per person.
(b) $500 per family.
(c) $1000 per person.
(d) $2000 per family.

2. What are Dana's last words to Sarat?
(a) "Beautiful girl, I miss you already."
(b) "Forgive them, Sarat."
(c) "I'll tell Mother hello for you."
(d) "Fight hard for me."

3. What is Sarat's emotional response to Simon's survival?
(a) She is angry that he survived as just a shell of his former self.
(b) She is thrilled that he is alive at all.
(c) She is devastated and goes into a depression.
(d) She is joyful at the impact his daily life has on her.

4. What food delicacy does Gaines give to Sarat on her first visit with him?
(a) Chocolate and marshmallows.
(b) Toast with real honey.
(c) Eggs with bacon.
(d) Caviar and champagne.

5. How does Albert Gaines react when Sarat says she wants to kill the people who perpetrated the massacre?
(a) He makes fun of her.
(b) He smiles at her.
(c) He is angry at her.
(d) He questions her.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joe comes to visit Sarat in her new home after the massacre, what gift does he bring her?

2. What is the name of the turtle that Sarat and Marcus kept as a pet?

3. What happens to Benjamin in the spring of '95?

4. What does Karina tell Sarat she will do?

5. Who is the author of the novel American War?

(see the answer key)

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