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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-18 & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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) Kha.
(b) Ravi.
(c) Sojeat.
(d) Runty.

2. When Arn starts to cry during his speech at St. John the Divine, the man who introduces come over to ask Arn if he wants to stop. How does Arn reply to this question?
(a) He apologizes to the audience for his emotional outburst and leaves the stage.
(b) He says that he needs a twenty minute break and then he can resume his speech.
(c) He says that he wants to finish his speech.
(d) He thanks the man for the offer and leaves the stage.

3. What mistake do the boys make at the mall to make Peter angry again?
(a) They put any items they want into the cart thinking they're all free.
(b) They run through the food court yelling as loudly as they can.
(c) They taunt the security guard at the door.
(d) They pout when Peter will not buy them candy.

4. 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) 2 days.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 3 days.

5. Mr. Pond's question to Arn about which two boys are his favorite elicits a response naming Sojeat and Ravi, even though Arn admits to the reader that his actual favorite boy is Runty. Why does he not list Runty among the names he tells Mr. Pond?
(a) Because Runty is scared all the time and is not good at volleyball.
(b) Because Arn suspects they are going to do something dangerous and he does not want Runty to get hurt.
(c) Because Runty does not like Mr. Pond.
(d) Because earlier that day Runty told Missus Gotobed that Arn had said a bad word.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Arn's solution for helping Siv remember not to hold the flag in front of Arn's face at the end of the dance?

2. 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?

3. When a new letter carrier arrives to bring news to the camp, what news does he bring to Arn?

4. 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?

5. Why do Arn and his siblings live with their aunt?

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