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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the panel depicting Thi's family members, Bich says, "It's pronounced" (29) in what way?
(a) Bict.
(b) Beek.
(c) Bitch.
(d) Bick.

2. Who is Travis?
(a) Bui's father.
(b) Bui's uncle.
(c) Bui's nephew.
(d) Bui's husband.

3. The action Bui's heart takes when she sees the surgical instrument is the same she remembers from a time when Bo had talked openly about what subject?
(a) Defection.
(b) American soldiers.
(c) Rape.
(d) Sex.

4. Thi says that the last time Bo saw his mother was during "the height of the" (111) what?
(a) Depression.
(b) Famine.
(c) The war between China and Japan.
(d) Cold War.

5. In what location does Tam hide when things are tense in the house?
(a) The treehouse.
(b) The attic.
(c) The closet.
(d) The cellar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened during the very last time Bo ever saw his mother?

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

3. Bui tells Nguyen that she had done what it took to get out of what California city?

4. Throughout the memoir, Bo's grandfather is referred to as what type of gentleman?

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

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