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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. How does Mother try to replicate the sound of a brass gong when she chants?
(a) Tap a spoon on a glass bowl.
(b) Tap two spoons together.
(c) Metal spoon and a tin can.
(d) Wooden spoon and a tin can.

2. Who was Ha reading before she left Saigon?
(a) Duong Thu Huong.
(b) Bảo Ninh.
(c) Nhat Linh.
(d) Ocean Vuong.

3. What does Vu always want the cowboy to bring?
(a) Salmon.
(b) Whey protein.
(c) Yogurt.
(d) Beef jerky.

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

5. After what river was Ha named?
(a) Red.
(b) Kim.
(c) Hau.
(d) Perfume.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Smart Again," what problem is Pink Boy attempting to solve?

2. What last name does Vu take in "Hiding"?

3. Who is seasick as Ha and her family leave Saigon?

4. How many bedrooms does the house have that Ha and her family move to after living with the cowboy and his wife?

5. When Ha and the others are offloaded onto motorboats, how many can go at a time?

(see the answer key)

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