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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7, p. 211-217.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Kien at the start of the chapter?
(a) At the School
(b) At the Supermarket
(c) At the Market Place
(d) At the Library

2. What do Kien's neighbors feel about Kien?
(a) They distrust him
(b) They think that he is a spy
(c) They ridicule him
(d) They like him

3. What position did Kien hold in the War?
(a) Truck Driver
(b) Lieutennant
(c) Brigadier General
(d) Platoon commander

4. What did one particular friend think was the worst thing that could happen to a soldier?
(a) A bad relationship
(b) Venereal disease
(c) Having no money
(d) Having a small house

5. What did this skill reveal to Kien?
(a) That she is not designed for warfare
(b) That she will be famous one day
(c) That she comes from a wealthy family
(d) That Phuong was destined to be a troubled soul

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Kien started frequenting the Cafe, how many times in his life had he been drunk before?

2. What does Phuong finally say to Kien?

3. Who 'won' the Vietnam War?

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

5. What did the author feel was the manuscript's failing?

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