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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason is Bo unable to teach in America?
(a) He does not have the money to travel to interviews.
(b) His license is expired.
(c) His license is not recognized in America.
(d) His English is not strong enough.

2. The last time Bo saw his mother was in what year?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1945.

3. Speaking about her mother, Ma says, "I hated it when my mother" (142) took what action?
(a) Hit the servants.
(b) Left her alone in the house.
(c) Went to bed for days.
(d) Had parties.

4. Thi tells a story about her Bo that involves what kind of body of water in Hai Phong?
(a) A bay.
(b) A marsh.
(c) A pond.
(d) A lake.

5. Seats on the escape boat are described as being "bought in" what "or in promises of repayment" (229)?
(a) Vietnamese currency.
(b) American currency.
(c) Gold bars.
(d) French currency.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Thi's siblings was awarded the honor of salutatorian?

2. Bo is depicted as taking the rest of the family to what type of location after Ma leaves for the hospital?

3. Thi describes her mother's scent by using the name of what brand?

4. In what year did Lan graduate from high school?

5. The Bui family's "neighborhood monitor" (221) is also referred to by what term?

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