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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The organizer of Bo and Ma's escape attempt has what name?
(a) Mrs. Kieu.
(b) Mr. Son.
(c) Mr. Chau.
(d) Mr. Dien.

2. When Bui feels a particular emotion after the birth of her son, a "wave of" (22) what emotion for Ma washes over her?
(a) Nostalgia.
(b) Anger.
(c) Empathy.
(d) Sadness.

3. Bo names which person as providing him with the necessary documents to transfer to a school in Saigon?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His teacher.
(c) His father.
(d) His school principal.

4. When Bo's father came to visit Bo, it had been how many years since they had seen one another?
(a) 30.
(b) 20.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

5. Once all of Thi's family lives in the same state, where does Ma live?
(a) In Tam's backyard.
(b) In Thi's backyard.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In Bich's guest house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bo again lived with his grandmother and grandfather at the age of 14, of what material was their roof made?

2. Ma says that her mother had taken what action whenever Thi had climbed into her lap?

3. During Bo's father's visit, he told Bo that whose family was "too nguy" for him to "risk being associated" (224) with them?

4. Which members of her family does Thi interview for an oral history project and "the beginnings of this book" (136)?

5. Who helps Ma to avoid the abortion she is technically required to have?

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