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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Boat” Part I .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nam’s father tells a story that Nam had never heard before about hiding from whom in a bunker?
(a) American soldiers.
(b) Buddhists.
(c) His family.
(d) VIet Cong.

2. Before Mai leaves for the boat, what did Mai’s uncle tell her she must do as soon as she reaches land?
(a) Change her identity.
(b) Seek help.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Write her mother.

3. What do Parvin and Mahmoud argue about at the meeting at Parvin’s parent’s house?
(a) Whether to go to the rally or not.
(b) Whether or not the play should be performed at the rally.
(c) What they should serve after the rally.
(d) Who should speak at the rally.

4. How old is Ron in Cartagena?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 16.
(d) 25.

5. How soon before Nam’s father’s visit does he tell his girlfriend his father is coming?
(a) A week before.
(b) The night before.
(c) Two weeks before.
(d) One month before.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are all the women on the plane wearing at the beginning of “Tehran Calling”?

2. Why is Sarah confused when Mahmoud brings her to a hotel?

3. When their group finds the stash of weapons, what do they take only because Pedro has insisted?

4. What do the children play at the temple, which leaves some of them in tears?

5. Who is telling the girls to keep their back straight while cleaning the floors at the beginning of “Hiroshima”?

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