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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-18 & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lesson does Arn learn from his experience getting told on by another boy in the camp?
(a) He learns that the soldiers are more merciful than he had previously thought, since they do not physically beat him for his transgression.
(b) He learns to never take breaks during his work day, no matter what happens.
(c) He learns to observe others and gather information about their behavior so he can use it against them later if necessary.
(d) He learns that sleeping in the manure pile is actually warmer and more comfortable than sleeping on the ground in his tent.

2. Why does Sombo leave Arn and the other boys to fend for themselves?
(a) He leaves because Koong is sick with a fever and he wants to take him to a Thai hospital.
(b) He leaves because he is mad at Arn for Arn's reaction after he murders the villagers.
(c) He leaves because he is fed up with taking care of so many boys.
(d) He leaves because he knows that if there is one fewer mouth to feed, the boys will be more likely to survive.

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

4. After Arn graduates from high school, he speaks to his largest crowd ever at St. John the Divine in New York City. How many people are in the audience when he speaks at this church?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 15,000.
(d) 5,000.

5. Where do Arn and Munny hide when they hear the sounds of a nearby battle during their make-believe game of war?
(a) In the theater where they had seen the movie earlier that night.
(b) In a pond near their house.
(c) In the branches of a nearby Banyan tree.
(d) In their rich next-door-neighbor's Mercedes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Arn and Munny go after the American movie to play a pretend game of war?

2. Where does Mr. Pond end up taking Sojeat, Ravi, and Arn when he asks them to climb in the trunk of his car?

3. What does Arn do when he becomes too frustrated with Pat's efforts to teach him how to say the English 'th' sound?

4. What kind of platoon is Arn's sister traveling with?

5. When he is allowed a special privilege by the leader, what does he find himself doing for the first time in three years?

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