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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, p. 180 – 211.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Kien's first 'kill' of the War?
(a) The Sailor on the Train
(b) South Vietnamese civilian
(c) North Vietnamese commando
(d) American soldier

2. What does Phuong finally tell Kien about their future in the form of a note?
(a) That they will be moving to America together
(b) That they will never see each other again
(c) That they will meet each other again some day
(d) That they will be married in the spring

3. Why is it lucky that Kien and Phuong miss their first train?
(a) It was late getting to the front line
(b) It got bombed
(c) They avoid someone they don't like
(d) It broke down on the way to the War

4. Who is Lan?
(a) A friend
(b) Kien's sister
(c) A fellow soldier
(d) Kien's mother

5. What did the character of Can try to do?
(a) Attack Kien because of a private insult
(b) Steal food because he was hungry
(c) Sacrifice himself for his comrades
(d) Escape from the war

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does the Mute Girl realise that their relationship is over?

3. What political position did the North Vietnamese Hold?

4. What does 'indoctrination' mean?

5. What does Kien think writing will achieve for him?

(see the answer key)

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