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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. What job did Andrew's father secure upon moving to America?

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

3. Which of Andrew's family members was held in a prison camp?

4. Which of Andrew's siblings was his grandmother's favorite?

5. What did Andrew's uncle, Hung, do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of relationship did Andrew's Grandmother have with his sister, Chi?

2. Who was Ronnie?

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

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

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

6. After returning to California from Mexico, where did Andrew live?

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

8. What happened when Tyle joined Andrew at his nighttime campfire in Mexico?

9. What personal history did Hung have with America?

10. What did Viet do for a living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Throughout the memoir, Andrew offers many different symbols to bring meaning to the people of Vietnam and their experiences, including the famous ruins and the gape fish. Choose one of these symbols - or another that you deem fit - and explain the symbol here. Where did Andrew first encounter this symbol? What understanding did Andrew believe the message brought to him about the Vietnamese people? Do you agree with Andrew's assessment? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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