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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 threatens to break his flag.
(b) He explains to Siv that he's ruining the dance and reducing Arn's chances at fame.
(c) He steals some rice for him.
(d) He offers to switch dancing roles with him.

2. 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?
(a) Because getting his hopes up for a reunion with his family is a waste of time.
(b) Because the Khmer Rouge can see inside his head.
(c) Because Mek is jealous of Arn's feelings about his family.
(d) Because it makes him angry at them for letting this happen.

3. When the trucks of Khmer Rouge soldiers first arrive, what does the radio tell the Cambodian people to do?
(a) To run away as fast as they can and take nothing with them.
(b) To give the soldiers whatever they can and show that they support them.
(c) To do nothing and say nothing when the soldiers speak to them.
(d) To learn how to use guns so that they may join the throng of soldiers.

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?
(a) Playing the fiddle.
(b) Acting out theater scenes.
(c) Storytelling.
(d) Dancing.

5. When a new letter carrier arrives to bring news to the camp, what news does he bring to Arn?
(a) He tells Arn that his mother is alive and is living in a nearby camp.
(b) He tells Arn that his aunt has died of starvation.
(c) He tells Arn that his older sister Chantou has died of sickness.
(d) He tells Arn that his sister Jorami has escaped with another boy from their home village.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arn do with the lump of sugar the kitchen girl gives him after she is done with him?

2. When Sophea shows up at the camp, what reason does she give for their aunt sending her to look for Arn?

3. What do the rich kids do to Arn when he is selling his wares near the school?

4. What is Arn's first reaction when a girl sitting next to him at dinner suddenly dies?

5. How does Arn describe the monks at the temple school?

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