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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where did Father get the gold-rimmed glasses the family leaves behind?
(a) Thailand.
(b) America.
(c) Japan.
(d) Canada.

2. 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.

3. When does the ship Ha's family is traveling on reach the sea?
(a) 2nd day.
(b) 3rd day.
(c) 4th day.
(d) 5th day.

4. What non-essential item does Ha pack?
(a) Teddy bear.
(b) Necklace.
(c) Book.
(d) Doll.

5. What color blouse is Ha's best friend TiTi wearing when she tells Ha goodbye?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Pink.

6. Who begins teaching English lessons after the ship has been traveling for a week?
(a) Mother.
(b) The commander.
(c) Quang.
(d) Vu.

7. How old was Ha's mother when she married Ha's father?
(a) 18.
(b) 19.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

8. What year is 1975?
(a) Ox.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Dragon.
(d) Cat.

9. How many of Ha's papayas are ripe enough for the family to eat before they leave?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

10. How often does Brother Khoi's hen give eggs?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Every two weeks.
(c) Every other day.
(d) Every day and a half.

11. How old is brother Quang in 1975?
(a) 18.
(b) 21.
(c) 24.
(d) 19.

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

13. In 1975, what is the name of the girl who shares Ha's desk at school?
(a) Linh.
(b) Duyen.
(c) Tram.
(d) Anh.

14. Where are Ha and the other refugees taken when they are rescued?
(a) Hong Kong.
(b) Guam.
(c) Philippines.
(d) Thailand.

15. How old was Ha's mother when she was promised to marry Ha's father?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of tree is Ha nursing in 1975?

2. From where were TiTi and her family to flee Vietnam on cruise ships?

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

4. What was one of Ha's father's favorite foods?

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

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