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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. Why does Kien find it so difficult to accept Tranh's death?
(a) Because he loved Tranh dearly
(b) Because he was once so alive and 'vital'
(c) Because Tranh was always so lucky
(d) Because Tranh had enough money to buy medicine

2. What does Kien's father think Patriotim is opposed to, as seen in his quote?
(a) Capitalism
(b) Communism
(c) Life
(d) Democracy

3. What becomes Kien's 'last enduring obsession?
(a) Phuong
(b) A child's toy
(c) Hanh
(d) The beautiful south Vietnamese soldier who ambushed them

4. Where is Hanoi?
(a) The capital of North Vietnam
(b) North America
(c) The capital of South Vietnam
(d) China

5. What terrain does most of the war take place in?
(a) Jungles and Mountains
(b) Mountain
(c) Sea
(d) Desert

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the last 'fun' memory that Kien remembers having with his troops in Part 1?

2. Where do Kien and Phuong go when they first hear about the outbreak of war?

3. What enemies did Kien face during the war?

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

5. Why is it called the Jungle of Screaming Souls?

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