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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The group of child soldiers led by Sombo and referred to as Little Fish with the Big Sting is comprised of how many children?
(a) 20.
(b) 40.
(c) 80.
(d) 10.

2. What is Koong's function within Sombo's group?
(a) He checks the ground for land mines as the group follows behind him.
(b) He catches rats, insects, frogs and snakes to feed the group when their rice runs out.
(c) He goes ahead of the group in order to look for Vietnamese soldiers.
(d) He sings old Cambodian love songs to the group each night.

3. Once Sombo's group dwindles to a number of only seven kids, plus Sombo and Koong, they become so tired that they drop most of what they have been carrying. What are the two things they continue to carry?
(a) Cooking pots and kindling.
(b) Water and food.
(c) Guns and bullets.
(d) Extra socks and underwear.

4. When Sophea shows up at the camp, what reason does she give for their aunt sending her to look for Arn?
(a) Their aunt wants him to take care of Sophea at his camp.
(b) Their aunt wants him to come home to their old village.
(c) Their aunt hopes that he has food for them.
(d) Their aunt hopes that he can come join them at their camp.

5. What simile does Arn use to describe his sister's appearance when he sees her?
(a) Like a tired mother.
(b) Like a tiny old woman.
(c) Like an overworked horse.
(d) Like a whisper of air.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thinking he hears gunfire one night at the hospital, Arn awakes with a start and reaches for his gun. What is actually making the sound that he mistakes for gunfire?

2. When the Little Fish receive automatic rifles, a tragedy happens. What is it?

3. What reason does Arn give for it being a dangerous act for him to think about his sister or any of his other family members?

4. When the Vietnamese soldiers kill everyone in the village by drawing them out with offers of free rice, why does Arn look at each dead person's face as he walks through the village?

5. Why does Arn save most of the candy Mr. Pond gives him in order to give it to Sojeat and Ravi?

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