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

2. For what purpose is jute NOT said to be used?
(a) Twine.
(b) Rope.
(c) Sandbags.
(d) Paper.

3. Thi states that her "memories of [Bo] live in" (64) what kind of dwelling?
(a) A grocery store.
(b) A park.
(c) A bank.
(d) An apartment building.

4. What source does Thi NOT name among her childhood sources of knowledge about America?
(a) Her sisters' attendance of school.
(b) Television.
(c) Ma's citizenship class.
(d) Books.

5. What emotion does Thi feel when Ma brings up her own past suicide attempt?
(a) Anger.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bich runs away from home, Ma takes what action?

2. How many years after Ma's suicide attempt does she bring up the subject with Thi for the first time?

3. Thi states that to understand her father's personality, she needs to understand what happened to him during what time period?

4. What kind of darkness does Thi remember inside her childhood home?

5. What procedure does Bui want to avoid if at all possible during the birth of her son?

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