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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just before the radio's batteries die, what do they hear the voice of Angka saying in the news report?
(a) That Vietnamese soldiers are no longer to be shot at since they have joined forces with the Khmer Rouge.
(b) That children are no longer allowed to act as soldiers for the cause.
(c) That victory is near and that the Cambodian army will soon conquer Vietnam.
(d) That all Khmer Rouge soldiers are ordered to flee to Thailand if they can.

2. The group of child soldiers led by Sombo and referred to as Little Fish with the Big Sting is comprised of how many children?
(a) 80.
(b) 20.
(c) 40.
(d) 10.

3. After asking Sombo many times why he is permissive with Arn and overlooks his breaking of the rules, Sombo reveals the reason. What does he say is the reason?
(a) He says that he hates what the Khmer Rouge make him do to punish children who break the rules, so he tries not to turn them in if he can help it.
(b) He says that he has a special affinity for Arn because of his musical talent.
(c) He says that he was an orphan who was forced to steal in order to survive as well.
(d) He says that he knew Arn's father before he was killed and that he feels a responsibility to take care of Arn.

4. What instructions does Arn's sister give him when he is able to sneak out to see her in the night?
(a) She tells him not to be too brave and to hide from the bullets so she can see him again.
(b) She tells him to run away and to meet her at the mountain camp where two of their other sisters are living.
(c) She tells him to listen to Sombo and to practice the art of war continually so that he may stay alive.
(d) She tells him to ask Sombo if she can join their group as their new rice girl.

5. What does the hospital look like where Arn arrives when he gets off the bus?
(a) It is a tent with open sides.
(b) It is a brick building that looks like a prison.
(c) It is a big stucco building with lots of windows.
(d) It is a mud hut with a thatched roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Pond gives Arn new clothes, Arn gives his old clothes to Mr. Pond. Mr. Pond then breaks down in tears. Why does he cry?

2. Arn knows there are wild animals in the jungle that may eat him, so he climbs a tree to sleep. What animal does he suspect has spent the night under his tree when he sees the grass lying down?

3. When some new children arrive at the camp and one of them refuses to cut her hair, how is she punished?

4. What is the news being reported on the radio when Sombo quickly turns it off to prevent Arn from hearing?

5. What does Arn say that convinces the new music teacher to make more of an effort to teach the children?

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