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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Segments 7, 8, 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In contrast to what the mother plans, what does the narrator want to be?
(a) Writer.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Mathematician.
(d) Seamstress.

2. What happens to the wives of the colonial potentates as they age in the colony?
(a) They slowly grow mad.
(b) They tutor the younger women.
(c) They grow closer to their husbands.
(d) They get wiser with the years.

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

4. In the novel, who does the mother favor?
(a) The lover.
(b) The narrator.
(c) The younger brother.
(d) The older brother.

5. Which item is NOT a part of the ensemble worn by the narrator?
(a) A man's belt.
(b) A man's hat.
(c) Lace gloves.
(d) Gold lamé shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who in the novel is especially terrorized and lives their life in a shadow of fear?

2. In segments 5 and 6, as well as other parts of the novel, which characteristics best describe narrator?

3. Later in her life, whose photograph does the narrator see that reminds her of herself as the young woman on the ferry?

4. Who takes care of the family property?

5. The lover comments that it is rare to see a white girl ________.

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