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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Segments 2, 3, 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What style of man's hat does the narrator wear?
(a) Top.
(b) Derby.
(c) Fedora.
(d) Cowboy.

2. At what age did the narrator start receiving sexual attention from men?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fourteen.

3. Chochinchina is today known as what country?
(a) North Vietnam.
(b) Indonesia.
(c) South Vietnam.
(d) China.

4. What river does the ferry travel across that takes the narrator from her home to her school?
(a) Mekong River.
(b) Red River.
(c) Saigon River.
(d) Tonkin River.

5. In which city does the family reside while living in Chochichina?
(a) Can Thoa.
(b) Bien Hoa.
(c) Sadec.
(d) Saigon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Around what time is the novel narrated?

2. The family in the story consists of white citizens residing in the colony of Chochinchina. Where is the family originally from?

3. What type of courses does is the younger brother enrolled in?

4. Which item is NOT a part of the ensemble worn by the narrator?

5. How does the younger brother die?

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