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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of merchant had poisoned the waters near Bo's boyhood home?
(a) A fabric dyer.
(b) A washerwoman.
(c) A fisherman.
(d) A cook.

2. What does Bo do while Ma is working at her first job in America?
(a) He puts together circuit boards from home.
(b) He stays home with the children.
(c) He works as a tutor from home.
(d) He hangs out in the backyard.

3. Thi states in Chapter 2 that she has "figured out, more or less, how to" (29) take what action in regard to her "little family" (29)?
(a) Raise.
(b) Impress.
(c) Deceive.
(d) Appease.

4. Once all of Thi's family lives in the same state, where does Ma live?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) In Bich's guest house.
(c) In Thi's backyard.
(d) In Tam's backyard.

5. Bui describes her family as fleeing from one country and starting over in another during what decade?
(a) The 1970s.
(b) The 1960s.
(c) The 1950s.
(d) The 1980s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two words does Ma say when Bui announces that she and her boyfriend are going to live together?

2. In the preface of The Best We Could Do, Bui states that the "seeds of this book were planted" in what year?

3. What is Bui seeking when she meets with Viet Thanh Nguyen?

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

5. In the panel depicting Thi's family members, Bich says, "It's pronounced" (29) in what way?

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