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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Kien become a body collector?

2. What does the Mute Girl feel towards Kien?

3. Who 'won' the Vietnam War?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Market Place at the beginning of Part 2 disturb him so much?

2. What job do we find Kien doing at the start of The Sorrow of War?

3. What does Kien do after burning the manuscript?

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

5. Why does Kien think about executing the North Vietnamese commandos?

6. What did Kien remember feeling before the onset of war?

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

8. Why does the transport truck driver say it is no wonder that Kien is having bad dreams?

9. What was the most traumatic sight for Kien at Saigon Airport?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It could be reasoned that Kien avoids, yet hungers for human contact. Explain with details.

Essay Topic 2

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? In your opinion, is Kien suffering from PTSD? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

One theme of the novel is survivor guilt. Discuss how this theme is presented in the story.

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