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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Andrew's father's name?
(a) Wong.
(b) Ngyuen.
(c) Thong.
(d) Hong.

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 thought they could safely return home and try again later.
(b) Because she knew they were well hidden in the brush.
(c) Because there were plenty of escape ships that could take them away.
(d) Because she had strong religious faith.

3. What did Viet sell for a living?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) Soft drinks.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Tennis shoes.

4. How long had Tyle been living away from his wife by the time he met Andrew?
(a) Nine years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Three years.

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

6. How many people did Andrew fit onto one motorcycle on his way to visit Sean's family?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

7. What did the "toughs" who boarded Andrew's bus bully the passengers into buying?
(a) A cure-all potion.
(b) Homemade whiskey.
(c) Beaded ponchos.
(d) Handguns.

8. What type of school did Andrew attend when he was a child?
(a) A Portuguese school.
(b) A French school.
(c) A British school.
(d) An American school.

9. What was the name of the intersection Andrew visited in the Red Light District of Vietnam?
(a) Cobra Bay.
(b) Alligator Alley.
(c) Turtle Fountain.
(d) Salamander Street.

10. In what state did Ronnie live?
(a) Washington.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Texas.
(d) New Mexico.

11. Who was responsible for eating the getaway ship's supplies?
(a) The crew.
(b) The passengers.
(c) The seagulls.
(d) The crew and passengers equally.

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

13. How did Andrew react when he learned that his future had also been foretold?
(a) Andrew's future was not foretold.
(b) He wanted to read it immediately.
(c) He was so terrified he burned the fortune.
(d) He did not want to hear it.

14. What did Andrew's uncle, Hung, do for a living?
(a) He was a musician.
(b) He was a costume designer.
(c) He was an actor.
(d) He was a filmmaker.

15. To what country was the escape ship scheduled to travel?
(a) China.
(b) Japan.
(c) Malaysia.
(d) Thailand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had Wong been living in the refugee camp?

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

3. When Thong was drafted into the Vietnamese army, what did he hope would earn him a good post?

4. Why did Tyle start crying at the bonfire he shared with Andrew?

5. What country's ship saved the escapees when their ship began to fall apart?

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