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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the fall of Saigon, where was Andrew?
(a) At the library.
(b) At a circus.
(c) At a street festival.
(d) At school.

2. What part of the Nugyen household brought back strong memories of Andrew's childhood?
(a) The cellar.
(b) The roof.
(c) The apple garden.
(d) The bathroom.

3. Why did Andrew feel ashamed when, as an adult, he was reunited with his Vietnamese family?
(a) He couldn't speak Vietnamese.
(b) Andrew never felt ashamed.
(c) He didn't bring his family any gifts.
(d) He didn't recognize his extended family in the crowd.

4. What did Wong, the man Andrew befriended at the Indonesian refugee camp, do for a living?
(a) He was a candlestick maker.
(b) He was an elementary school teacher.
(c) He was a pig butcher.
(d) He was a jade cutter.

5. How many miles off course was the escape ship when it was finally rescued?
(a) 75 miles.
(b) 50 miles.
(c) 100 miles.
(d) 25 miles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At Grandpa Pham's memorial, what criticism did Andrew's father have of his own sister?

3. How long did Andrew spend in Mexico?

4. What is unique about the dish "Gaping Fish"?

5. What job did Andrew's father secure upon moving to America?

(see the answer key)

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