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

2. Why does the Truck Driver say that it is unsurprising that Kien has bad dreams?
(a) Because of the time of night
(b) Because he has had a bad war
(c) Because they are older men now
(d) Because they are in the Jungle

3. How many years latter is this account set from the war?
(a) 14
(b) 20
(c) 12
(d) 10

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

5. What is Kien's job at the start of The Sorrow of War, while he is in the transport truck?
(a) Soldier
(b) Body Collector
(c) Diplomat
(d) Driver

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the character of Can try to do?

2. What political position did the American's Hold?

3. In what years was the Vietnam War fought?

4. What terrain does most of the war take place in?

5. What is the term for the sudden remembrances that Kien suffers throughout The Sorrow of War?

(see the answer key)

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