1. What had happened to the monks on the boat?
(a) The monks prayed with the refugees.
(b) Before, the pirates had let them be but a new set of pirates lifted their machetes.
(c) The monks were disliked by the other refugees because the refugees were fleeing religious persecution.
(d) The monks protected the refugees.

2. What does Hằng's uncle do when he learns Hằng is safe in a refugee camp?
(a) He throws a party for the family.
(b) He writes to Hằng.
(c) He sends Hằng money so she can get out of the refugee camp faster.
(d) He hands out cupcakes at work.

3. What does En-Di want to call Hằng?
(a) She wants to call her Cora.
(b) She wants to call her Moon.
(c) She wants to call her Leslie.
(d) She wants to call her Holly.

4. Why did Hằng's uncle not sponsor the family to immigrate to America?
(a) Hằng's father was accused of wrongdoing in the army and this made the family not qualified.
(b) They needed stamps from many agencies and were considered low priority refugees.
(c) Hằng's uncle was not willing to write a sponsorship letter.
(d) Hằng's grandmother was too sick to travel and this made the family inelligible.

5. What were David's first words in Amarillo?
(a) He prayed in Vietnamese.
(b) He spoke in Vietnamese when eating an underripe plum.
(c) He said "thank you" to Brother Grady.
(d) He asked Mrs. Brown for help.