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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Alabama: Ha Le Lu Da to Confessions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Feel Dumb," how high can Ha count in English?
(a) 50.
(b) 20.
(c) 25.
(d) 100.

2. How many boys follow Ha home after her first day at school in America?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. What color uniforms do the men on ther American ship wear that rescues the ship?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Camo.

4. How long should the rice and water on board the ship Ha's family travels on last?
(a) 2 1/2 weeks.
(b) 1 1/2 weeks.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

5. What does Mother burn in "Can't Help" instead of jasmine incense?
(a) Dried orange peels.
(b) Pine boughs.
(c) Candles.
(d) Rose petals.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Vietnam, what was the payment for scrubbing laundry?

2. Who begins teaching English lessons after the ship has been traveling for a week?

3. How many new words does Miss Washington make Ha learn daily?

4. How many of Ha's papayas are ripe enough for the family to eat before they leave?

5. Where does Ha sit and scream after she is chased home by boys yelling "Boo-Da" (207)?

(see the answer key)

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