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

2. How many airplane tickets does Ong Zuan buy when he sells leaves of gold?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

3. What time does Ha learn that the Communists crashed their tanks through the gates of the presidential palace and then flew their flag on the roof?
(a) Dusk.
(b) 6 p.m.
(c) 8 a.m.
(d) Noon.

4. How far was Ha's fther from the city when he was captured on Route 1?
(a) An hour.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What non-essential item does Ha pack?

2. What is the name of Ha's father's best friend?

3. Who is the last person to get on board the boat Ha and her family leave Saigon on?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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