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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Saigon 1975: Year of the Cat to Criscrossed Packs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Miss Xinh's class, what day of the week do Ha and the other students talk about current news?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

2. How many rectangles are needed to make each of the packs Ha's mother makes?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

3. What does Ha buy in 1975 with the money she manages to save by buying smaller quantities than her mother requests?
(a) Fried dough.
(b) Turnovers.
(c) Coconut.
(d) Cookies.

4. What type of calendar is followed in Vietnam?
(a) Julian.
(b) Lunar.
(c) Solar.
(d) Gregorian.

5. What time of day does Ha shop for her mother in 1975?
(a) Mornings.
(b) Dinner time.
(c) Lunch time.
(d) Afternoons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far was Ha's fther from the city when he was captured on Route 1?

2. After what river was Ha named?

3. On April 15, how many papayas does Ha find?

4. In 1975, how long has Ha's father been missing?

5. How much pork would Ha buy last September with the money her mother gave her?

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