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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-18 & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Arn quits playing volleyball, what does he do with his time at the Children's Center instead?
(a) He knits.
(b) He studies.
(c) He sleeps.
(d) He plays soccer.

2. 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?
(a) Jorami.
(b) Munny.
(c) Mali.
(d) Sophea.

3. The first person Arn sees in over a year who is not wearing a black uniform is the new leader who arrives at the camp. How does Arn describe his appearance?
(a) He is wearing a linen caftan.
(b) He is wearing black shorts and a white shirt.
(c) He is wearing a business suit.
(d) He is wearing white shorts and no shirt.

4. Out of which city's airport do they begin their trip to America?
(a) Dubai.
(b) New Delhi.
(c) Bangkok.
(d) Saigon.

5. What kind of platoon is Arn's sister traveling with?
(a) A group of high-ranking Khmer Rouge leaders.
(b) A group of children soldiers.
(c) A group of ragtag escapees from other platoons.
(d) A group of all female soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event causes Arn to sneak out and plead with the new music teacher to start exerting effort in his teaching?

2. Of whom does Arn think when he sees snow for the first time, describing it as being like tiny flakes of sugar?

3. Though at first Arn is furious with Mr. Pond for taking chances that lead to him being shot by a Thai guard, Mr. Pond then reveals news that makes Arn ecstatic. What is that news?

4. Which of the following is NOT a topic of the Khmer Rouge songs the children are taught to play with their musical instruments?

5. Arn says there are many things to be afraid of at night, and now he has one more thing to be afraid of after they have shot everyone in the village below. What is that thing?

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