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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Arn becomes delirious with hunger, he sees the monkey family and then his own family and they chant words to him over and over. What are those words he hears them chant?
(a) "See you again."
(b) "Why didn't you save us."
(c) "Peace be with you."
(d) "Come for us soon."

2. When the group comes upon a little hidden village and the men beg Sombo and the boys not to hurt them, what does one of the men offer Sombo as a gift?
(a) A banyan tree fruit.
(b) A sweet potato.
(c) A bottle of Coca-Cola.
(d) A drink of fresh water.

3. What do the rich kids do to Arn when he is selling his wares near the school?
(a) They throw stones at him.
(b) They run to buy his wares.
(c) They push over his cart in the gutter.
(d) They spit on him.

4. How did Arn's father die?
(a) In a motorcycle accident.
(b) In the hospital while suffering from malaria.
(c) In a battle near their village.
(d) In a stage accident during an opera performance.

5. When Missus Gotobed warns the children that the refugee camp on the other side of the fence is dangerous, why does Arn still walk back and forth along the fence one day?
(a) He wants to see if he can spot any Khmer Rouge soldiers that he can plot to kill later.
(b) He has heard that Sombo is in this refugee camp.
(c) He wants to look for any family or friends.
(d) He wants to appear brave in the eyes of the other kids,

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Arn that Sombo is only being mean in order to protect Arn from harm?

2. When Arn, Kha, and Siv are allowed to go in the pond to wash, they try to sink to the bottom, partly in order to escape the world above the water. Why can they not sink very far down for very long?

3. What are the two forms of compensation that the news bearer accepts in return for news about the captives' families?

4. Arn eventually discovers the real reason that the band is asked to play at several specific times each day. What is the reason?

5. Sophea brings news that someone in Arn's family has died while calling out for him. Who is it?

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