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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Andrew lock himself in his hotel room in Phan Tiet?
(a) Because he didn't trust the hotel owner.
(b) Because wild animals regularly attacked the hotel guests.
(c) Because he was being harassed about his race.
(d) Because he thought he was going to be mugged.

2. How many years difference was there in age between Chi and Andrew?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Four years.

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

4. How much was Andrew charged in Vietnam to repair his bicycle to top running order?
(a) $8.00.
(b) $1.00.
(c) $2.00.
(d) $4.00.

5. 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.

6. Where in Vietnam did Sean's family live?
(a) Ba Ria.
(b) Ba Tau.
(c) Vung Ria.
(d) Vung Tau.

7. What had the prison in which Andrew's father was held been transformed into after his release?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A strip mall.
(c) A military compound.
(d) A village.

8. In actuality, where was Andrew planning to cycle next?
(a) Through Vietnam.
(b) Through China.
(c) Through the entire United States.
(d) Through Siberia.

9. How did Chi's father react when he learned that Chi had been feeding the leper next-door?
(a) He expressed his pride for the first time ever.
(b) He was ashamed and refused to speak to Chi for a week.
(c) He beat Chi severely.
(d) He ignored the good news.

10. What denomination church sponsored the Pham family's immigration to America?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Pentecostal.
(d) Lutheran.

11. How long did it take for the ship's supplies to disappear?
(a) One day.
(b) One month.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One week.

12. What degree did Viet hold?
(a) A psychology degree.
(b) A medical degree.
(c) A pilot's license.
(d) A chemistry degree.

13. What did Andrew's friends think about his decision to move back in with his parents?
(a) They were split - half understood and half thought it foolish.
(b) They all understood completely.
(c) They all mocked him for being a baby.
(d) They all thought it was a huge mistake.

14. How did Andrew's uncle Viet react when Andrew gave money to a beggar in the Red Light District?
(a) He was disgusted.
(b) He was ashamed.
(c) He was embarrassed.
(d) He was proud.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday was the first "American" holiday celebrated by the Pham family in America?

2. What was the name of the prison where Andrew's father had been held?

3. To what country did the escape ship's crew want to travel?

4. How long did Andrew spend in Mexico?

5. Which of Andrew's uncle was the only one to support his cross-country bicycle trip in Vietnam?

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