1. When the kids at the Children's Center find out that Arn is going to America, they are all excited for him, with the exception of one boy. Who is it?
(a) Ravi.
(b) Kha.
(c) Sojeat.
(d) Runty.

2. The leader with the white shorts orders Arn to come entertain his guests at a party he is throwing at his house. For how many days does the party last?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 7 days.

3. Sombo brings his new group to join with another camp composed mainly of true Khmer Rouge kids, not soldiers like Arn who have been held captive and then forced into battle by the Khmer Rouge. What is the main child leader's name within this other group?
(a) Phat.
(b) Sig.
(c) Phon.
(d) Munny.

4. What does Arn do with the food the kitchen girl gives him after she is done using him for her pleasure?
(a) He gives it to Siv or Kha or Mek.
(b) He puts it aside in case he sees his family again.
(c) He throws it on the ground and stomps on it.
(d) He gives it to the Khmer Rouge leader with the white shorts.

5. Where does Arn give his very first speech to a large crowd?
(a) At a park.
(b) At the train station.
(c) At the mall.
(d) At a church.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the high-ranking soldiers for whom the band played has taken their leave, what is NOT a rule put in place by the remaining Khmer Rouge soldiers?

2. What causes Arn to think that finally the Khmer Rouge may have won the metaphorical battle between himself and the soldiers?

3. Why does the kitchen girl give Arn extra food?

4. What sport do the rich kids play in the yard of their school in the first part of the book?

5. What lesson does Arn learn from his experience getting told on by another boy in the camp?

(see the answer key)

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