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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sombo get mad when he sees Arn dragging his gun behind him due to its great weight?
(a) He says that a lack of respect for one's gun shows a lack of respect for oneself.
(b) He says that dragging it on the ground could allow water to get into it and cause the gun to misfire when Arn needs it.
(c) He says that the gun is Arn's life and that if he loses it, it's like giving the gun to his enemy.
(d) He says if it knocks against the ground, it could accidentally go off and kill someone.

2. As soon as Arn realizes he can see Thailand on the other side of the river, something about it frightens him and makes him want to stop and not go on. What is it about Thailand that frightens him?
(a) He sees many fires and does not know whether they have been set by soldiers or if they are being used by villagers to cook.
(b) It appears to be a vast stretch of wide open land with nowhere for him to hide.
(c) He sees huge storm clouds gathering in the distance and is afraid Thailand is about to be hit by a monsoon.
(d) He worries that because he is unable to speak Thai, someone will mistake him for their enemy and he will be killed.

3. What causes Arn's thought that maybe it would be okay if the Vietnamese never come to rescue him and the other captives?
(a) He is fed enough that his stomach rarely is in pain like it used to be constantly.
(b) He has finally been given some semblance of normalcy back in the form of fairly regular deep sleep on a comfortable bed.
(c) He feels content within the close relationships he has with Siv, Kha, Mek, and Sombo.
(d) He has given up on ever reuniting with his family again.

4. Mek and Arn differ in their assessment of what their parting means. What are their two separate feelings about their separation?
(a) Mek feels the need to put on a brave face and pretend he is joyous despite their parting, while Arn cannot hide his grief and weeps.
(b) Arn feels the need to put on a brave face and pretend he is joyous despite their parting, while Mek cannot hide his grief and weeps.
(c) Mek feels certain they will see each other again, while Arn feels certain they will not.
(d) Arn feels certain they will see each other again, while Mek feels certain they will not.

5. What is the name of the only other boy at the Children's Center who was formerly a child soldier besides Arn?
(a) Ravi.
(b) Koong.
(c) Sojeat.
(d) Runty.

6. What happens the first time Arn plays volleyball?
(a) He spikes the ball over the net and scores a point for his team.
(b) He sprains his ankle diving for the ball.
(c) He tucks into a crouch when the ball falls from the sky toward him.
(d) He runs into another kid, bloodying both of their noses.

7. When Arn has a touching moment with the baby monkey but then snaps its neck and wonders why he has done this terrible thing, what conclusion does he come to?
(a) He realizes that he did it because he hasn't killed anyone in a long time and has a thirst for killing.
(b) He realizes that he did it because he was hugging the monkey so hard that he didn't realize he was throttling it.
(c) He realizes that he did it because he has to think about surviving every minute of every day.
(d) He realizes that he did it because he saw the monkey having a good time with its family and he was jealous.

8. When he is mistaken for a member of the Khmer Rouge by one of their leaders, what is Arn's reaction?
(a) He sits down on the grass and cries.
(b) He yells at the leader, telling him that he is a captive.
(c) He considers running away from camp.
(d) He vows to get even with this leader someday.

9. The American man whom Arn at first calls Jesus Monk, later finding out his name is Mr. Pond, takes pity on Arn and gives him medicine to cure what ailment?
(a) Dysentery.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Worms.
(d) Yellow Fever.

10. What event causes Arn to question whether Sombo is still his friend or not?
(a) Arn sees Sombo strike Siv in the face for being clumsy.
(b) Sombo swears at him and spits on the ground when Sombo asks to go wherever Sombo is being taken by the high-ranking soldier.
(c) Arn overhears Sombo telling another soldier how annoying he finds Arn's behavior.
(d) Sombo refuses to share his extra rice with Arn.

11. Arn hallucinates, seeing a rabbit as large as he is and this illusion seems to lead the way to Thailand. What color is the rabbit he hallucinates?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Brown.
(d) Orange.

12. 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?
(a) Because the clothes are full of holes.
(b) Because the clothes are stiff with blood and dirt and the smell of death.
(c) Because the clothes are three sizes too small for Arn.
(d) Because the clothes are the black uniform Mr. Pond knows is worn by the Khmer Rouge.

13. Why does Arn start to suspect that Koong is Sombo's new favorite boy?
(a) Sombo now gives Koong extra food.
(b) Sombo now sleeps alongside Koong.
(c) Sombo now speaks roughly to Arn, while speaking sweetly to Koong.
(d) Sombo tells Arn not to be jealous, but it just makes Arn sure his suspicions are correct.

14. When Arn has fallen so ill that he's afraid he will die, an American man comes to the hospital. What does Arn do in order to get the man's attention?
(a) He screams as loud as he can as the man passes by Arn's bed.
(b) He throws his breakfast across the room.
(c) He intentionally falls off his bed into the man's pathway.
(d) He casts a pleading look at the man as he passes by Arn's bed.

15. What special food does Arn steal from the leader's house party so that he can share it with Siv and Kha when he returns to camp?
(a) Banyan fruit.
(b) Marshmallow.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Sweet potato.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the first battle when the Little Fish are used by the adult soldiers as bait for the Vietnamese, how many of the original number of boys are left?

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 Arn finds Sophea lying motionless, he considers killing her to save her from rape, from murder at another's hands, or from being eaten by wild animals. He doesn't, instead choosing to take what action?

4. Why does Arn decide he wants to become good at volleyball once he sees this is the most popular game at the Children's Center?

5. 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?

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