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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After moving her own family to be closer to her parents, Thi realizes that what two elements are "not the same" (31)?
(a) Proximity and closeness.
(b) Safety and security.
(c) Nostalgia and memory.
(d) Beauty and wisdom.

2. In what year does Thi move with her husband and son from New York City to a new place?
(a) 2002.
(b) 1999.
(c) 2013.
(d) 2006.

3. Bo explains that "Saigon had its own" what called "the Binh Xuyen" (176)?
(a) Government.
(b) Problems.
(c) Mafia.
(d) Shipping port.

4. How old was Bo when he went to see his father in the North?
(a) 21.
(b) 11.
(c) 14.
(d) 19.

5. What movie does Thi recall watching at the age of 5?
(a) The Exorcist.
(b) The Godfather.
(c) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
(d) A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bo again lived with his grandmother and grandfather at the age of 14, of what material was their roof made?

2. Thi describes the city of Hai Phong by using what noun?

3. Speaking about her mother, Ma says, "I hated it when my mother" (142) took what action?

4. In what year did Japan send troops to "block Chinese supply routes" (102)?

5. What emotion does Thi feel when Ma brings up her own past suicide attempt?

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