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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Saigon the capital of?
(a) North Vietnam
(b) Australia
(c) South Vietnam
(d) South America

3. What is special about the Mute Girl's apartment?
(a) It always smells nice
(b) It was the one that his father used to own
(c) Phuong used to own it
(d) It is always sunny

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

5. What does Kien tell the Mute Girl when he visits her?
(a) He tells her story about the War
(b) He tells her that she is beautiful
(c) He tells her fairy stories
(d) He tells her horror stories

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kien live in the present day?

2. What did Kien's father warn him against?

3. What enemies did Kien face during the war?

4. What is Kien doing at the start of Part Three?

5. How does Kien think his body collecting job is different from his wartime experience?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Hanh?

2. What is the Jungle called that Kien finds himself outside of

3. How many years later is the current narrative?

4. What does Kien do for his friend the Mute Girl?

5. Why does Kien and Phuong's relationship turn sour after they reunite?

6. Who is Lan?

7. During what years did the Vietnam War take place?

8. Who was Tranh?

9. Why is Kien so distressed at the start of Part 2?

10. Where is Hanoi?

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