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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. Where do Uncle Song and his family resettle?
(a) United States.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Canada.

2. In 1975, what is the name of the girl who shares Ha's desk at school?
(a) Duyen.
(b) Tram.
(c) Linh.
(d) Anh.

3. How long should the rice and water on board the ship Ha's family travels on last?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 1 1/2 weeks.
(c) 2 1/2 weeks.
(d) 2 weeks.

4. What color are the flares from the bombs as Ha's family and Uncle Son's family try to decide what ship to board?
(a) Red and green.
(b) Orange.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Gold and silver.

5. How many airplane tickets does Ong Zuan buy when he sells leaves of gold?
(a) 10.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Ha's mother when she was promised to marry Ha's father?

2. In 1975, how early does school close?

3. Who is seasick as Ha and her family leave Saigon?

4. When are rations reduced to half a clump of rice only twice a day on the ship?

5. What color are the packs Ha's mother makes for them to carry their belongings when they flee?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ha have to eat in "S-l-o-w-l-y," and what do other families have?

2. What do Ha and her family pack to take with them when they flee Saigon?

3. How many brothers does Ha have, and how old are they?

4. How does Ha hope the new year will be different?

5. What happened to Ha's father?

6. Why does President Thieu hold a ceremony every spring, and what do the families get who attend?

7. What happens when Ha cannot wait to go to the bathroom?

8. What holiday do Ha and her family celebrate at the beginning of 1975, and how do they celebrate?

9. Why are rations cut in "One Engine"?

10. Why does Mother choose to go to the United States?

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