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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 do nothing and say nothing when the soldiers speak to them.
(c) To learn how to use guns so that they may join the throng of soldiers.
(d) To give the soldiers whatever they can and show that they support them.

2. When the high-ranking soldiers for whom the band played has taken their leave, what is NOT a rule put in place by the remaining Khmer Rouge soldiers?
(a) Now the band has to play at nighttime meetings so that all of the kids can learn the words to the songs.
(b) Now no one can hunt for their own food.
(c) Now no one is allowed to speak to the soldiers for any reason.
(d) Now no one is allowed to fall in love.

3. When the word "sleep" is banned by the Khmer Rouge, what word is allowed in its place?
(a) Nap.
(b) Rest.
(c) Die.
(d) Doze.

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

5. Though the Khmer Rouge blame the bad rice harvest on the laziness of the workers, Arn knows it is actually due to what reason?
(a) The soil has been planted too many times with no rest.
(b) Substandard rice seed was used.
(c) The monsoons have submerged the rice for too long and it has been unable to grow effectively.
(d) Villagers have crept into camp in the night and have stolen rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. The boy who runs away from camp and escapes amidst a flurry of gunfire by the Khmer Rouge is a former boyfriend of which of Arn's siblings?

2. From where does Chantou send Arn a letter?

3. Where do Arn and Munny hide when they hear the sounds of a nearby battle during their make-believe game of war?

4. What causes Arn to think that finally the Khmer Rouge may have won the metaphorical battle between himself and the soldiers?

5. What does the new music teacher give Arn as the reason that he does not care whether he lives or dies?

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