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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 44-46 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Cuong/Calvin do for a living?
(a) He was a missionary.
(b) He was a jade cutter.
(c) He was a travel guide.
(d) He was a dentist.

2. Which of the following was NOT a reason Andrew cried at the Nguyen house?
(a) He felt guilty for Vietnam's poverty.
(b) He felt the extreme sadness of the world.
(c) He missed his sister, Chi.
(d) He missed America.

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 recognize his extended family in the crowd.
(d) He didn't bring his family any gifts.

4. What was used to bribe the police officers who searched Andrew's bus?
(a) A laptop computer.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Sexual services.
(d) Money.

5. Who did Andrew think about most during the final scene in the sea?
(a) Tyle.
(b) Himself.
(c) His father.
(d) Chi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Andrew resolve to ride his bike through Vietnam?

2. Why was Chi raised by her grandmother?

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

4. What are taxi dancers?

5. What did Andrew's father consider to be his greatest regret in life?

(see the answer key)

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