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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the group comes upon a little hidden village and the men beg Sombo and the boys not to hurt them, what does one of the men offer Sombo as a gift?
(a) A banyan tree fruit.
(b) A bottle of Coca-Cola.
(c) A drink of fresh water.
(d) A sweet potato.

2. When Missus Gotobed warns the children that the refugee camp on the other side of the fence is dangerous, why does Arn still walk back and forth along the fence one day?
(a) He wants to look for any family or friends.
(b) He wants to see if he can spot any Khmer Rouge soldiers that he can plot to kill later.
(c) He has heard that Sombo is in this refugee camp.
(d) He wants to appear brave in the eyes of the other kids,

3. Where do Arn and Munny hide when they hear the sounds of a nearby battle during their make-believe game of war?
(a) In a pond near their house.
(b) In the branches of a nearby Banyan tree.
(c) In their rich next-door-neighbor's Mercedes.
(d) In the theater where they had seen the movie earlier that night.

4. What occurs in the American movie that causes Arn and Munny to hide their faces in their shirts?
(a) Displays of wealth like shiny new cars.
(b) A villain looking into the camera.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Bloody battle scenes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Arn at first hesitate to volunteer when a high-ranking Khmer Rouge soldier asks who wants to play music in a band within the camp?

2. After asking Sombo many times why he is permissive with Arn and overlooks his breaking of the rules, Sombo reveals the reason. What does he say is the reason?

3. Why does the kitchen girl give Arn extra food?

4. When a new letter carrier arrives to bring news to the camp, what news does he bring to Arn?

5. What is Arn's reaction to seeing his sister again?

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