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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When his sister kisses Arn's ear, what is NOT something he says the sensation feels like?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Rustling leaves.
(c) Angels.
(d) Butterfly wings.

2. Mr. Pond's question to Arn about which two boys are his favorite elicits a response naming Sojeat and Ravi, even though Arn admits to the reader that his actual favorite boy is Runty. Why does he not list Runty among the names he tells Mr. Pond?
(a) Because earlier that day Runty told Missus Gotobed that Arn had said a bad word.
(b) Because Runty does not like Mr. Pond.
(c) Because Runty is scared all the time and is not good at volleyball.
(d) Because Arn suspects they are going to do something dangerous and he does not want Runty to get hurt.

3. What special food does Arn steal from the leader's house party so that he can share it with Siv and Kha when he returns to camp?
(a) Banyan fruit.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Marshmallow.
(d) Sweet potato.

4. What does the new music teacher give Arn as the reason that he does not care whether he lives or dies?
(a) His passion for music has been twisted by the war into something ugly and he can no longer bear to teach it to others.
(b) His true passion is for the theater arts, so he is disappointed that he is being forced to teach music instead.
(c) He has had malaria for months and it has robbed him of his energy.
(d) His children are all dead and he does not know where his wife is.

5. When he is mistaken for a member of the Khmer Rouge by one of their leaders, what is Arn's reaction?
(a) He yells at the leader, telling him that he is a captive.
(b) He sits down on the grass and cries.
(c) He considers running away from camp.
(d) He vows to get even with this leader someday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the news being reported on the radio when Sombo quickly turns it off to prevent Arn from hearing?

2. The American man whom Arn at first calls Jesus Monk, later finding out his name is Mr. Pond, takes pity on Arn and gives him medicine to cure what ailment?

3. What new job does the child leader give the Little Fish so that they can prove their loyalty to Angka?

4. In order to add to his fame even more and thus add to his probability of survival, Arn adds what talent to his repertoire in addition to his playing of the khim?

5. What does Arn do when the pretty woman with the long braid begs Arn to shoot her?

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