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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Saigon: Choice to Part II: Our Cowboy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1975, how long has Ha's father been missing?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 9 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 7 years.

2. How does a man stab himself after the South Vietnamese flag is lowered?
(a) With a fork.
(b) With a sliver of wood.
(c) With the hande of a spoon.
(d) With a toothbrush.

3. How many clumps of cooked rice does every member of Ha's family pack?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. When are rations reduced to half a clump of rice only twice a day on the ship?
(a) May 20.
(b) May 9.
(c) May 16.
(d) May 11.

5. What time of day are women allowed on deck to sponge-bath?
(a) Morning.
(b) Noon.
(c) Night.
(d) Afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of calendar is followed in Vietnam?

2. Toward what country does the ship Ha's family is traveling on head once they reach the sea?

3. How many packs does Khoi think his mother should make?

4. How many airplane tickets does Ong Zuan buy when he sells leaves of gold?

5. How many shirts does each member of Ha's family pack?

(see the answer key)

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