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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, p. 39 – 72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what years was the Vietnam War fought?
(a) 2000-2010
(b) early 90's
(c) 50's and 60's
(d) 60-70's

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

3. What did Kien's father warn him against?
(a) Marrying
(b) Going into Politics
(c) The Americans
(d) Patriotism

4. What Point of View perspective is the first Part written from?
(a) Fourth Person
(b) First Person perspective
(c) Third Person
(d) Second Person

5. What relation was it who urged Kien against Patriotism?
(a) His mother's first husband
(b) His Mother's Second Husband
(c) His mother
(d) His Uncle

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the central character this Part is devoted to?

2. Why does the Truck Driver say that it is unsurprising that Kien has bad dreams?

3. What does Kien worry he should be doing with his writing?

4. Who 'won' the Vietnam War?

5. How many years latter is this account set from the war?

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