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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tragedy struck Andrew's parents when they were first married?
(a) Ahn fell very ill with scarlet fever and went blind.
(b) Their infant daughter died.
(c) Their firstborn son was killed by a stray bullet.
(d) A typhoon swept through their village destroying their home.

2. Why did Andrew resolve to ride his bike through Vietnam?
(a) Because he worried he would get lost otherwise.
(b) Because this would be the only way to truly see the countryside.
(c) Because there was no public transportation at the time.
(d) Because he was being very stubborn.

3. Which highway did Andrew take toward his big adventure?
(a) Highway 2.
(b) Highway 3.
(c) Highway 4.
(d) Highway 1.

4. What liquor did Andrew and Tyle drink together by their bonfire?
(a) Tequila.
(b) Rum.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Vodka.

5. Who foretold Chi's death?
(a) A Catholic priest.
(b) A Christian missionary.
(c) A Buddhist monk.
(d) A Tibetan prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Andrew immigrate to America?

2. At the outbreak of the Vietnam War, what big dream did Andrew's parents have?

3. Which of Andrew's relatives made a living selling fish sauce?

4. What did Andrew's friends think about his decision to move back in with his parents?

5. Which area of Vietnam is known as "the fish sauce capital of the world"?

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