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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Andrew's family live in an Indonesian refugee camp before moving to America?

2. To what drug was Andrew's Grandfather Pham addicted?

3. How many years difference was there in age between Chi and Andrew?

4. What was the name of the intersection Andrew visited in the Red Light District of Vietnam?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why wasn't Andrew's mother worried during the family's escape by fishing boat from Vietnam?

2. Who was Wong?

3. What was the first conversation Andrew had with Tyle?

4. What happened to Andrew when the Indonesian freighter intercepted the fishing boat?

5. What does Andrew remember most acutely about his Grandfather Pham?

6. Who was Ronnie?

7. In what way did violence enter the Pham family after they moved to America?

8. What was symbolic about Andrew's determination to ride his motorcycle through Vietnam?

9. What was significant about Andrew's memory involving ice cream?

10. When did Andrew's mother want Andrew to leave for his trip to Vietnam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the memoir, Andrew utilized almost every different mode of travel available. First, create a list of transportation methods Andrew used during his journey. Then, choose two modes of transportation and compare / contrast the experience of these travels, particularly when considering Andrew's historic quest for answers. In your opinion, what mode of transportation was most beneficial for Andrew, given his unique travel desires? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

All of Andrew's siblings live/d lives that involve some level of sexual deviance. What events from their upbringing do you think psychologically prompted these behaviors. Had the Pham children grown up in a more stable household, do you think the children's lives would be different as adults? If so, how? If not, why? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

One of the most traumatic memories for the Pham family during their time in Vietnam was the time when Andrew's father was imprisoned in a work camp. First, describe the circumstances surrounding Andrew's father's arrest, imprisonment, and eventual release. How did his imprisonment affect his family? Then, describe Andrew's visit as an adult to the labor camp where his father was imprisoned. What did Andrew learn about his history - both personal and cultural - through this journey? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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