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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 does Arn do when he becomes too frustrated with Pat's efforts to teach him how to say the English 'th' sound?
(a) He spits in her face.
(b) He runs out the room and never comes back to her class.
(c) He quits school.
(d) He calls her a nasty name.

2. Where does Mr. Pond end up taking Sojeat, Ravi, and Arn when he asks them to climb in the trunk of his car?
(a) To a Thai bistro.
(b) To an American building with food and music.
(c) To Peter's mother's house.
(d) To the home of the leader with the white shorts.

3. What is Arn's solution for helping Siv remember not to hold the flag in front of Arn's face at the end of the dance?
(a) He explains to Siv that he's ruining the dance and reducing Arn's chances at fame.
(b) He offers to switch dancing roles with him.
(c) He steals some rice for him.
(d) He threatens to break his flag.

4. How do the Khmer Rouge soldiers react when Arn asks them if they want to play soccer with him?
(a) They mercilessly beat one of Arn's friends when Arn's team wins.
(b) They yell at Arn to go away and threaten to hurt his family.
(c) They kick the ball with little skill and frown the whole time.
(d) They put their guns down and engage in a real enjoyment of the game.

5. Though at first Arn is furious with Mr. Pond for taking chances that lead to him being shot by a Thai guard, Mr. Pond then reveals news that makes Arn ecstatic. What is that news?
(a) He says he has done some investigation and is convinced that Arn's little brother Munny is not dead after all.
(b) He says he has won the Thai lottery and that he will spend the money helping Arn find his family.
(c) He says he is taking Arn, Sojeat, and Ravi to America with him.
(d) He says he has found Arn's mother and is bringing her to reunite with Arn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the three boys, which ones give their new American clothing to the children they're leaving behind at the Children's Center?

2. Why does Arn decide he wants to become good at volleyball once he sees this is the most popular game at the Children's Center?

3. When the kids at the Children's Center find out that Arn is going to America, they are all excited for him, with the exception of one boy. Who is it?

4. When the radio makes clear that the Vietnamese soldiers really are coming, chaos erupts and many children run away in the melee. Sombo asks Arn why he doesn't run away to find his family. Why does Arn not run away?

5. Who does Arn encounter when he jumps over the fence into the refugee camp?

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