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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thi states that her "memories of [Bo] live in" (64) what kind of dwelling?
(a) An apartment building.
(b) A grocery store.
(c) A park.
(d) A bank.

2. In what level of school is Thi enrolled when she completes an oral history project?
(a) Graduate school.
(b) High school.
(c) Trade school.
(d) Undergraduate work.

3. Throughout the memoir, Bo's grandfather is referred to as what type of gentleman?
(a) Leisurely.
(b) Dapper.
(c) Cunning.
(d) Careful.

4. In what year did Bo arrive in Saigon for the first time?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1961.

5. For what purpose is jute NOT said to be used?
(a) Rope.
(b) Twine.
(c) Sandbags.
(d) Paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ma flies from California to attend the birth of which of her grandchildren?

2. Bui states in the Preface that she helped to open what sort of high school?

3. What movie does Thi recall watching at the age of 5?

4. To what state do Thi and her family move in an effort to be emotionally closer to her parents?

5. Ma shares that she had loved what activity as a child?

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