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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thi states that her parents had escaped from Vietnam by using what form of transport?
(a) A train.
(b) A bus.
(c) A plane.
(d) A boat.

2. Bo describes the "land reforms" (169) as a "process of" (169) as taking what action in relation to society?
(a) Strengthening it.
(b) Destroying it.
(c) Uniting it.
(d) Reorganizing it.

3. Bui names Viet Thanh Nguyen as the winner of what sort of award?
(a) An Emmy.
(b) A Pulitzer.
(c) A Tony.
(d) An Oscar.

4. In what year did Bo arrive in Saigon for the first time?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1961.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chapter 1, entitled "Labor," takes place in what location?

3. Ma flies from California to attend the birth of which of her grandchildren?

4. Thi says that Ma's friends would often tell Thi that she looked like her mother, "but not as" (132) what?

5. Once all of Thi's family lives in the same state, where does Ma live?

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