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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the preface of The Best We Could Do, Bui states that the "seeds of this book were planted" in what year?
(a) 2002.
(b) 1998.
(c) 1996.
(d) 2006.

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

3. Bui describes her family as fleeing from one country and starting over in another during what decade?
(a) The 1980s.
(b) The 1950s.
(c) The 1960s.
(d) The 1970s.

4. In what year does Ma say she was born?
(a) 1943.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1948.

5. Chapter 8, entitled "The Shore" begins in what type of setting?
(a) A school.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A beach.
(d) A meadow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hai and Bo took what action to keep Hai's children quiet as the patrol boats passed?

2. Chapter 5, entitled "Either, Or," revolves around which person?

3. When Bui feels a particular emotion after the birth of her son, a "wave of" (22) what emotion for Ma washes over her?

4. As a child, Thi imagined herself and her family becoming "a little more" (65) what each day?

5. Who is Hai?

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