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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new job does the child leader give the Little Fish so that they can prove their loyalty to Angka?
(a) They must fetch the water for every soldier in the camp for one week without drinking any of it themselves.
(b) They must climb onto the tanks of the Vietnamese army and drop grenades inside.
(c) They must cook all of the food for every soldier in the camp for one week without eating anything themselves.
(d) They must leap from the trenches they have dug and draw enemy fire.

2. Just before the radio's batteries die, what do they hear the voice of Angka saying in the news report?
(a) That children are no longer allowed to act as soldiers for the cause.
(b) That victory is near and that the Cambodian army will soon conquer Vietnam.
(c) That all Khmer Rouge soldiers are ordered to flee to Thailand if they can.
(d) That Vietnamese soldiers are no longer to be shot at since they have joined forces with the Khmer Rouge.

3. 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 changes into an all-black uniform.
(b) He borrows everyone's rifles and hangs them all across his body.
(c) He paints his face with blood.
(d) He puts on white shorts and takes off his shirt.

4. 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?
(a) Sombo since he now comes in the night to tell Arn disturbing stories of his childhood.
(b) The fire going out because of the danger of villagers who may have escaped coming to kill them for revenge.
(c) Sleep since it is now filled with nightmares.
(d) That he'll be left on his own since now sometimes the group moves in the nighttime and he has come close to being left behind.

5. When his sister kisses Arn's ear, what is NOT something he says the sensation feels like?
(a) Angels.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Rustling leaves.
(d) Butterfly wings.

6. Arn knows there are wild animals in the jungle that may eat him, so he climbs a tree to sleep. What animal does he suspect has spent the night under his tree when he sees the grass lying down?
(a) A hippopotamus.
(b) A leopard.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A rhinoceros.

7. 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?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Banyan fruit.
(c) Sweet potato.
(d) Marshmallow.

8. 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.

9. What event causes Arn to question whether Sombo is still his friend or not?
(a) Arn sees Sombo strike Siv in the face for being clumsy.
(b) Arn overhears Sombo telling another soldier how annoying he finds Arn's behavior.
(c) Sombo refuses to share his extra rice with Arn.
(d) Sombo swears at him and spits on the ground when Sombo asks to go wherever Sombo is being taken by the high-ranking soldier.

10. What two factions are represented by the radio stations they listen to on Sombo's radio?
(a) Vietnam and Cambodia.
(b) Angka and the Voice of America.
(c) The Voice of America and Bangkok.
(d) The Voice of Thailand and the Khmer Rouge.

11. 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?
(a) He says he has done some investigation and is convinced that Arn's little brother Munny is not dead after all.
(b) He says he has won the Thai lottery and that he will spend the money helping Arn find his family.
(c) He says he has found Arn's mother and is bringing her to reunite with Arn.
(d) He says he is taking Arn, Sojeat, and Ravi to America with him.

12. What happens the first time Arn plays volleyball?
(a) He tucks into a crouch when the ball falls from the sky toward him.
(b) He sprains his ankle diving for the ball.
(c) He spikes the ball over the net and scores a point for his team.
(d) He runs into another kid, bloodying both of their noses.

13. Sombo brings his new group to join with another camp composed mainly of true Khmer Rouge kids, not soldiers like Arn who have been held captive and then forced into battle by the Khmer Rouge. What is the main child leader's name within this other group?
(a) Phon.
(b) Munny.
(c) Phat.
(d) Sig.

14. 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) 10.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 80.

15. The second time Arn joins the volleyball game, he plays skillfully and everyone claps. Why does he do so well at the game this time around?
(a) Because he has replaced the regular volleyball with a rubber ball that is easier to maneuver.
(b) Because he has conditioned himself to control his fear of flying objects.
(c) Because he has been practicing all day every day and has even been sneaking out at night to practice.
(d) Because he has asked Sojeat and Ravi ahead of time to set up some good plays for him to build from.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Pond's question to Arn about which two boys are his favorite elicits a response naming Sojeat and Ravi, even though Arn admits to the reader that his actual favorite boy is Runty. Why does he not list Runty among the names he tells Mr. Pond?

2. When he is allowed a special privilege by the leader, what does he find himself doing for the first time in three years?

3. One time when Sombo's group passes another platoon in the woods, he recognizes that platoon's rice girl. Who is it?

4. What kind of platoon is Arn's sister traveling with?

5. Why does Sombo leave Arn and the other boys to fend for themselves?

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