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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Chuong allowed to stay in Helen's apartment building?
(a) He is the manager's nephew.
(b) He is a good cook.
(c) He runs errands for the tenants.
(d) He lives there with his mother.

2. Why is Helen stopped in the street?
(a) Because she is a black woman.
(b) She looks like she is rich.
(c) Because she is carrying a camera.
(d) Because her face is not covered and she is female.

3. What did Linh do before he was drafted into the army?
(a) He was a farmer.
(b) He was a banker.
(c) He was a lawyer.
(d) He was a writer and a poet.

4. What happens shortly after Linh meets his first American?
(a) His son is born.
(b) He is discharged from the army.
(c) His village is bombed and his family is killed.
(d) He is arrested by the Americans.

5. When does Linh first spot Helen?
(a) In Darrow's room.
(b) In a battle helicopter.
(c) During a conversation with Bao.
(d) Among the faces at a press conference.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the men in the book in question #1 eat the Lotus Flower?

2. What job does Helen have in Saigon?

3. How long has Helen been in Vietnam?

4. Where was Linh sent when he answered a Help Wanted ad?

5. What does Mr. Bao know about Linh?

(see the answer key)

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