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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. In what state did Ronnie live?
(a) Texas.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Washington.
(d) Oregon.

2. What was the name of the intersection Andrew visited in the Red Light District of Vietnam?
(a) Turtle Fountain.
(b) Cobra Bay.
(c) Salamander Street.
(d) Alligator Alley.

3. How long was Andrew's layover in Japan?
(a) 30 days.
(b) 15 days.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) 45 days.

4. Which of Andrew's aunties joined his family for their escape out of Vietnam?
(a) Auntie Dung.
(b) Auntie Mung.
(c) Auntie Gung.
(d) Auntie Wung.

5. Which of the following adjectives best describe Hung?
(a) Terrifying.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Unstable.
(d) Calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the Nugyen household brought back strong memories of Andrew's childhood?

2. In actuality, where was Andrew planning to cycle next?

3. What was the only part of his grandmother's home that Andrew remembered when he visited the home as an adult?

4. Why was Chi raised by her grandmother?

5. What did Andrew's brother's boyfriend tell Andrew to always travel with while in California?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Anh have to exert her power over the crew on her family's escape boat?

2. What was the first conversation Andrew had with Tyle?

3. What discussion did Andrew's mother, Anh, have with a friend over tea before the fall of Saigon?

4. What was significant about Andrew's memory involving ice cream?

5. What uncomfortable event transpired between Andrew and Viet at Turtle Fountain?

6. Who was the first of the Phen children to die?

7. What was symbolic about Andrew's determination to ride his motorcycle through Vietnam?

8. After returning to California from Mexico, where did Andrew live?

9. What memories did Andrew recount when he took a cup of tea to the roof of the Nguyen's house?

10. What was Andrew's first impression of Mihn Luong Prison when he arrived?

(see the answer keys)

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