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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thi feels that she was abandoned by Ma at what age?
(a) 17.
(b) 11.
(c) 21.
(d) 13.

2. Each member of Thi's family had what identical object into which they put their most important objects?
(a) An envelope.
(b) A basket.
(c) A folder.
(d) A box.

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

4. To what state does Thi's family go when they leave the Midwest?
(a) Florida.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Maine.
(d) California.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The "clear and simple directive" (328) that pulls Thi onto her feet no matter what happens includes what three words?

3. According to Thi, babies generally eat once within a span of how many hours?

4. Bo states that when the French lost the Indochina War, it had what effect on him?

5. Which family member of Ma's was the one to act as a United State sponsors for Ma's immediate family?

(see the answer key)

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