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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what location does Tam hide when things are tense in the house?
(a) The closet.
(b) The treehouse.
(c) The cellar.
(d) The attic.

2. Once all of Thi's family lives in the same state, where does Ma live?
(a) In Thi's backyard.
(b) In Tam's backyard.
(c) In Bich's guest house.
(d) In a hotel.

3. Thi says that which city had a military presence that resulted in prejudice against Asians?
(a) Orlando.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Whidbey Island.
(d) San Diego.

4. Thi states that her parents had escaped from Vietnam by using what form of transport?
(a) A train.
(b) A boat.
(c) A bus.
(d) A plane.

5. Transcripts of whose voices formed the foundation of the memoir's creation?
(a) Bui's siblings.
(b) Bui's parents.
(c) Bui's aunts and uncles.
(d) Bui's grandparents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the oldest of Bui's sisters?

2. Ma's first job in America requires putting what objects together?

3. What "immense" (22) emotion does Bui feel after giving birth to her son?

4. Thi witnesses which person get spat on as he is called a racial slur?

5. When the nurse brings in a tray of surgical instruments, Bui feels her heart take what action?

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