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

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

3. Who else frequents the Balcony Cafe?
(a) Americans
(b) Dancers
(c) Other ex-soldiers
(d) Musicians

4. What does Kien feel about the process of writing a novel at the start of Part Six?
(a) That is a worthy and moral process
(b) That it is boring and unproductive
(c) That it makes lots of money
(d) That it is making him famous

5. Why does Kien remember his comrade Tu?
(a) He was the most patriotic
(b) He deserted their platoon
(c) He was his closest friend
(d) He sacrificed himself for Kien

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Kien's first 'kill' of the War?

2. Why is it lucky that Kien and Phuong miss their first train?

3. Who sends Kien the letter that he receives many years later?

4. Why is Kien afraid to miss his train?

5. Who is Phuong?

(see the answer key)

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