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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters 1-4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a Sea-Tok?
(a) A bicycle equipped to go in the water.
(b) A small horse trained to carry riders through water.
(c) A car that steers like a boat.
(d) A boat that uses solar-fed motors.

2. What is the name of the humanitarian organization that runs the refugee camp?
(a) The Green Guardians.
(b) The Red Crescent.
(c) The Orange Army.
(d) The Blue Bells.

3. What kind of structure are the Chestnuts assigned to live in when they arrive at the refugee camp?
(a) An apartment.
(b) A houseboat.
(c) A tent.
(d) A dormitory.

4. How much does it cost for the Chestnuts to board the bus for the refugee camp?
(a) $2000 per family.
(b) $1000 per person.
(c) $500 per family.
(d) $100 per person.

5. How does the narrator feel about "her"?
(a) He feels sorry for her.
(b) He hates her.
(c) He still loves her.
(d) He thinks she's ridiculous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the refugee camp where the Chestnuts are sent?

2. How many people were estimated to be killed in the war?

3. What year was the war settled?

4. When the narrator talks about "Birds," to what is he referring?

5. Who is the author of the novel American War?

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