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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Seven and Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Lan's job in Danang?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Bar hostess.
(c) Housekeeper.
(d) Cook.

2. Why was Hai's husband arrested by the French?
(a) For stealing.
(b) For hiding food.
(c) For suspiciously carrying rice stalks.
(d) For fighting for the Viet Minh.

3. In 1986, what does Le Ly buy to offer to her father's spirit at the family shrine?
(a) Mangoes.
(b) Coconuts.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Rice.

4. How did Le Ly's father try to commit suicide after visiting Lan in Danang?
(a) Slashed his wrists.
(b) Drank too much.
(c) Took rat poison.
(d) Stabbed his chest.

5. How old was Le Ly the last time she saw Bon Nghe?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Viet Minh war end?

2. How long did Le Ly stay at the birthing clinic?

3. How many of the villagers of Ky La disappeared when the Republicans and Americans took them away for interrogation?

4. What color was the robe that Le Ly's father was buried in?

5. What village did the South Vietnamese Rangers attack shortly after Le Ly was honored by the Viet Cong?

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