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

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 not recognized in America.
(c) His English is not strong enough.
(d) His license is expired.

2. In what city do Thi's memories of Bo "live" (64)?
(a) New York City.
(b) San Diego.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Miami.

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

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

5. How old was Thi when her parents separated?
(a) 13.
(b) 19.
(c) 7.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what location does Tam hide when things are tense in the house?

3. Thi states that her parents had escaped from Vietnam by using what form of transport?

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

5. What "immense" (22) emotion does Bui feel after giving birth to her son?

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