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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of building was Andrew's childhood home turned into after his family moved out?
(a) A military base.
(b) A shopping mall.
(c) A health clinic.
(d) A church.

2. Which of Andrew's family members was held in a prison camp?
(a) Both his parents.
(b) His mother.
(c) All of his family.
(d) His father.

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 long was Andrew's layover in Japan?
(a) 15 days.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) 30 days.
(d) 45 days.

5. How long had Ronnie been in a mental institution?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Nine years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What denomination church sponsored the Pham family's immigration to America?

2. What degree did Viet hold?

3. Which of the following people is NOT one of Andrew's siblings?

4. How long were the ship's supplies meant to last?

5. What was Andrew's father's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom did Andrew spend his time while he was staying in Vung Tao?

2. What happened when Andrew's uncles took him to their local bar?

3. What expectations did Andrew's family have of him when he arrived in Saigon?

4. What horrific experiences did Andrew's father live through while imprisoned in the torture camp?

5. What uncomfortable event transpired between Andrew and Viet at Turtle Fountain?

6. What did Andrew do on his first morning in Saigon after being reunited with his family?

7. What discussion did Andrew's mother, Anh, have with a friend over tea before the fall of Saigon?

8. What happened to Andrew while on the bus headed toward Mihn Luong Prison?

9. What was Andrew's reaction to seeing his grandmother's old house in Phan Tiet, his childhood home?

10. What was Andrew's first impression of Mihn Luong Prison when he arrived?

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