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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thi states that having a child had taught her what lesson?
(a) That there is a greater purpose to life.
(b) That children require money.
(c) That children do not fix marriages.
(d) That she is not the center of the universe.

2. What two words does Ma say when Bui announces that she and her boyfriend are going to live together?
(a) I see.
(b) Not yet.
(c) No way.
(d) Please no.

3. In what year did Japan send troops to "block Chinese supply routes" (102)?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1923.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1940.

4. Which family member of Ma's was the one to act as a United State sponsors for Ma's immediate family?
(a) Her older sister.
(b) Her niece.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her younger sister.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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)?

2. Ma alleges that Bo had been taking what action during the birth of one of their children?

3. Bo says that before his final visit to see Bo, Bo's father had given what object to Ma?

4. In what level of school is Thi enrolled when she completes an oral history project?

5. The violence in Saigon resulted in the destruction of whose opium?

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