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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Last September, how much did Ha's mother give her to buy pork, spinach, and tofu?
(a) 20 dong.
(b) 200 dong.
(c) 50 dong.
(d) 100 dong.

4. When Ha and the others are offloaded onto motorboats, how many can go at a time?
(a) 15.
(b) 25.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

5. What color was the seed that grew into a tree in Ha's back garden?
(a) Black.
(b) Beige.
(c) Red.
(d) Brown.

6. How many relatives will Ba Nam be able to take to the coast in his van?
(a) 25.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 20.

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

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

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

10. In "Closed Too Soon," what will the student win who finishes a math riddle first?
(a) Flower seeds.
(b) Marbles.
(c) Scarf.
(d) Sweet potato plant.

11. In 1975, how early does school close?
(a) 2 months.
(b) A month.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

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

13. How does Ha describe the South Vietnamese flag?
(a) Blue with a black stripe.
(b) Yellow with three red stripes.
(c) A black, yellow, and red stripe.
(d) Blue and yellow stripes with stars.

14. By sunset on the ship, how many straw mats do Ha's family have for them to sleep on?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What branch of the military was Ha's father in?

2. In 1975, what is the name of the girl who shares Ha's desk at school?

3. Who is the president of Vietnam in 1975?

4. Where is the man from who sponsors Ha and her family to resettle in the United States?

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

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