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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, p. 106 - 135.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the war, why does Phuong and Kien's second attempt at a relationship fail?
(a) Kien's father gets in the way
(b) Kien drinks too much
(c) Phuong has a long distance job
(d) They have both been with other lovers

2. What does Kien do to the Commandoes when he finds them?
(a) He puts them on trial
(b) He executes them
(c) He takes their weapons away
(d) He spares them

3. What position did Kien hold in the War?
(a) Platoon commander
(b) Truck Driver
(c) Lieutennant
(d) Brigadier General

4. What does Kien try to do which alarms his neighbor so much?
(a) He tries to burn his writings
(b) He tries to commit suicide
(c) He tries to start a fight
(d) He tries to burn down the apartment building

5. What does Phuong taunt Kien about becoming?
(a) A communist
(b) A killer
(c) A pacifist
(d) A capitalist

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Kien visit Tranh at the end of this chapter?

2. What is Saigon the capital of?

3. Why does Phuong accompany Kien on the train when they sign up for the war effort?

4. At what times of the day does Kien write?

5. Just before the outbreak of the Vietnam conflict, who was the enemy that Vietnam was about to go to war with?

(see the answer key)

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