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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 relationship did the man on the boxcar claim to have with Andrew to save him from arrest?
(a) Brother.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Father.
(d) No relation.

2. Why wasn't Andrew's mother nervous when the escape boat didn't show up to take them away from the rebel soldiers?
(a) Because she knew they were well hidden in the brush.
(b) Because she had strong religious faith.
(c) Because she thought they could safely return home and try again later.
(d) Because there were plenty of escape ships that could take them away.

3. Who was Andrew pretending to hide from underneath the dining room table?
(a) The Bogeyman.
(b) American soldiers.
(c) Vietnamese soldiers.
(d) Indians.

4. How often did the Pham family visit the beach in California?
(a) Every six weeks.
(b) Twice a month.
(c) Every Sunday.
(d) Never.

5. What was the first country Andrew visited in the memoir?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Japan.
(c) Canada.
(d) Guam.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Andrew's father punish him for watching television too long?

2. Why did Andrew feel ashamed when, as an adult, he was reunited with his Vietnamese family?

3. Who cared for Andrew as a young boy when his parents left town for business?

4. Which of Andrew's aunties joined his family for their escape out of Vietnam?

5. What direction did Andrew cycle through California?

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