1. When the new music teacher is too overcome by his own sadness to teach the children, Arn teaches them himself, instructing them to hit the strings lightly, like the wings of what bird?
(a) A swallow.
(b) A robin.
(c) A starling.
(d) A hummingbird.

2. What is the stringed instrument called that Arn learns to play in the band?
(a) Dulcimer.
(b) Viola.
(c) Khim.
(d) Harpsichord.

3. How do the Khmer Rouge trick the government soldiers into assembling together at the airport so that they can be killed more efficiently?
(a) They tell them that the prince has just arrived at the airport and that they should come welcome him back home.
(b) They tell them that they will each be given a large sum of money if they go to the airport to help fix the runways.
(c) They tell them that a large supply of food has just been flown in by the Americans.
(d) They tell them that their families are in danger but that they cannot tell them why until they all congregate together for a meeting.

4. 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.

5. Why do Arn and his siblings live with their aunt?
(a) Because their mother is dead.
(b) Because their aunt is rich and can take better care of a large family than their mother can.
(c) Because after their father's death, their mother had to go far away to find work.
(d) Because their mother was overcome with grief after their father died and said she had to leave the family.