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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Saigon: Choice to Part II: Our Cowboy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ring does Mother want to sell at the refugee camp?
(a) Sapphire.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Diamond.
(d) Amethyst.

2. What type of tree is Ha nursing in 1975?
(a) Persimmon.
(b) Plum.
(c) Peach.
(d) Papaya.

3. What does the Communist flag have on it?
(a) Moon and stars.
(b) Hammer and sickle.
(c) Star.
(d) Sun.

4. What was one of Ha's father's favorite foods?
(a) Banh Mi.
(b) Stewed eels.
(c) Fried fish.
(d) Pho.

5. Who begins teaching English lessons after the ship has been traveling for a week?
(a) Quang.
(b) Vu.
(c) Mother.
(d) The commander.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what time does the ship Ha's family and Uncle Son's family end up on leave the harbor?

2. What is the date when Ha's family leaves Saigon on a ship traversing the river route?

3. How many clumps of rice do Ha, her family, and the others get on board the ship for each meal?

4. After what river was Ha named?

5. What non-essential item does Ha pack?

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