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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. What happens to Kien's manuscript during this time that he is away?
(a) It gets published
(b) It gathers dust in the attic
(c) It gets burned
(d) It gets sold

2. Why is it called the Jungle of Screaming Souls?
(a) Because of the terrible battles that were fought there
(b) Because of the monkeys that live there
(c) Because of the high winds in the area
(d) Because of an ancient legend associated with that area

3. Where is Kien when he starts reliving his experiences?
(a) Hanoi
(b) Saigon
(c) The Forest of Lost Hope
(d) The Jungle of Screaming Souls

4. How does Kien think his body collecting job is different from his wartime experience?
(a) Body Collecting pays better
(b) Body Collecting is more dangerous
(c) Body Collecting has no value to it
(d) Body Collecting is a moral thing to do

5. In Kien's memories, why was the commander begging to be shot?
(a) Because he had failed a particular objective
(b) Because he had gone mad
(c) Because of the shame of his job
(d) To release him from his suffering

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kien find it so difficult to accept Tranh's death?

2. What does the letter urge him to do?

3. Who lives above Kien?

4. Who was Tranh?

5. On whose side were the American's fighting during the Vietnam War?

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