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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. Why did the children in Hanoi throw rocks at Andrew?
(a) Because they thought he was Russian.
(b) Because they saw him kill the animal.
(c) Because they heard his American accent.
(d) Because they were throwing rocks at everyone.

2. How long was Andrew's flight back to California from Vietnam?
(a) 18 hours.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) 20 hours.
(d) 22 hours.

3. What did the Nguyen family want to give Andrew as his leaving present before returning to America?
(a) Vietnamese language lessons.
(b) A visit with a Vietnamese prostitute.
(c) A traditional Vietnamese meal.
(d) A Vietnamese flag.

4. Growing up, what did Chi use to bind her breasts?
(a) Bandages.
(b) She did not bind her breasts.
(c) Tight clothing.
(d) Duct tape.

5. Which of the following is NOT a classic Vietnamese characteristic that Kieu possessed?
(a) She had dignity, regardless of her personal circumstances.
(b) She was silent in the wake of adversity.
(c) She was selfless.
(d) She had a good sense of humor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something that happened to Andrew after leaving Hanoi?

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

3. Why wasn't Andrew allowed to stay at the hotel he had chosen in Hanoi?

4. Which of the following is a rumor that spread rampantly about Ho Chi Minh after his death?

5. What was the newspaper article Andrew's father saved for over a decade about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What animal did Andrew see get hit by a car when he was leaving Hanoi?

2. How did Calvin feel about the prospect of moving to America?

3. What trouble did Andrew get into in Vietnam for drinking Coca-Cola?

4. What memories does Andrew have about the way his family made money in Vietnam?

5. How did the Nguyen family say goodbye to Andrew when it was time for him to return to America?

6. When was Andrew first introduced to adult sexuality?

7. Why did Andrew have trouble finding a place to stay in Hanoi?

8. Why was Andrew's father arrested when he was a teenager?

9. Why wasn't Andrew allowed to board the commuter train from Muong Man?

10. What regrets did Andrew's father carry with him throughout his adult life?

(see the answer keys)

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