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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sport do the rich kids play in the yard of their school in the first part of the book?
(a) Volleyball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Lacrosse.
(d) Basketball.

2. After the tragedy, Arn goes to see the Khmer Rouge soldier boy who has told Arn and the other Little Fish that they are not real soldiers. What does he do before he goes to see this boy?
(a) He paints his face with blood.
(b) He puts on white shorts and takes off his shirt.
(c) He borrows everyone's rifles and hangs them all across his body.
(d) He changes into an all-black uniform.

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

4. The group of child soldiers led by Sombo and referred to as Little Fish with the Big Sting is comprised of how many children?
(a) 40.
(b) 10.
(c) 80.
(d) 20.

5. What sets Arn apart from the rest of the group and causes his fame to grow by the day?
(a) He is more obedient than the other boys, so the Khmer Rouge reward him by spreading the word about his talents.
(b) He never complains about the hours of practice he must endure to master the xylophone.
(c) He plays musical instruments, sings, and dances, all while smiling.
(d) He is more handsome than the other boys in the band.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special food does Arn steal from the leader's house party so that he can share it with Siv and Kha when he returns to camp?

2. What does Arn do with the food the kitchen girl gives him after she is done using him for her pleasure?

3. What happens to the old man who is Arn's first music teacher?

4. What happens to the first guard to make Sombo come to replace him?

5. Sophea brings news that someone in Arn's family has died while calling out for him. Who is it?

(see the answer key)

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