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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 36-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Andrew give money to the beggar woman in the Red Light District?
(a) Because he felt guilty for how wealthy he was.
(b) Because he felt bad for her.
(c) Because he was hoping to have a romantic connection with her.
(d) Because she resembled someone he knew.

3. Which of the following is NOT a classic Vietnamese characteristic that Kieu possessed?
(a) She had a good sense of humor.
(b) She had dignity, regardless of her personal circumstances.
(c) She was silent in the wake of adversity.
(d) She was selfless.

4. Which of the Pham children most despised family trips?
(a) Hung.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Chi.
(d) Viet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What food item does Andrew remember eating during the fall of Saigon?

2. What event did Andrew inadvertently witness when he was hiding underneath the dining room table?

3. For what infraction did the policeman on the boxcar want to arrest Andrew?

4. What was the name of the taxi dancer with whom Andrew spent time while visiting Sean's family?

5. What was the first country Andrew visited in the memoir?

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