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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 did Andrew's brother, Hien, retaliate when Andrew caned his legs?

2. Who was responsible for eating the getaway ship's supplies?

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

4. What did Andrew's brother's boyfriend tell Andrew to always travel with while in California?

5. At the outbreak of the Vietnam War, what big dream did Andrew's parents have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What major events did Andrew struggle through once he reached Japan?

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

3. What event frightened Andrew at the diner in Ham Tan?

4. Who was Patty?

5. What personal history did Hung have with America?

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

7. What ties did Andrew's family have to Phan Thiet?

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

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

10. What did Viet do for a living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout her life, it was clear that Chi did not feel comfortable in her own skin. First, describe how this awkwardness and discomfort affect Chi in childhood, during her teenage years, and finally, in adulthood. What element of conflict do you think most ruled Chi's life - her conflict with society, her conflict with her family, or her conflict with herself? How can you tell? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

The ghosts of the Vietnam War are still very present in the country when Andrew visits to make his journey. Describe the differing viewpoints about the War Andrew encounters during his trip. Be sure to include at least two contrasting views of the effects of the War and at least two different conversations (with different people) Andrew has throughout his journey.

Essay Topic 3

When Andrew and his family moved to America, Andrew's life was suddenly overwhelmed with two characteristics: religion and violence. First, describe how these two elements were introduced into Andrew's life upon moving to America. Then, explain what symbolism can be found in these two elements when considering the stereotypes of American life to foreigners. If Andrew were to move to America today, do you think his experiences would be the same? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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