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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When are Ha and her family settled in a refugee camp after being rescued?
(a) May 30.
(b) June 1.
(c) May 28.
(d) May 29.

2. From where were TiTi and her family to flee Vietnam on cruise ships?
(a) Vung Tau.
(b) Tuy Hoa.
(c) Pleiku.
(d) Tay Ninh.

3. How much water did Ha and the others on board the ship get with each meal?
(a) 1 cup.
(b) 1 1/2 cups.
(c) 2 cups.
(d) 1/2 cup.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long should the rice and water on board the ship Ha's family travels on last?

3. How many airplane tickets does Ong Zuan buy when he sells leaves of gold?

4. Last September, how much did Ha's mother give her to buy pork, spinach, and tofu?

5. What color are the flares from the bombs as Ha's family and Uncle Son's family try to decide what ship to board?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ha pinch the girl who shares her desk at school?

2. How many brothers does Ha have, and how old are they?

3. How does Ha try to comfort Khoi when he mourns his dead chick?

4. Why does Kohi start to smell bad on the ship?

5. How does Ha manage to get money to pay for treats for herself?

6. Why does Mother choose to go to the United States?

7. What do Ha and her family pack to take with them when they flee Saigon?

8. How does Ha hope the new year will be different?

9. What holiday do Ha and her family celebrate at the beginning of 1975, and how do they celebrate?

10. What happened to Ha's father?

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