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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bui describes her family as fleeing from one country and starting over in another during what decade?
(a) The 1970s.
(b) The 1950s.
(c) The 1980s.
(d) The 1960s.

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

3. After moving her own family to be closer to her parents, Thi realizes that what two elements are "not the same" (31)?
(a) Nostalgia and memory.
(b) Proximity and closeness.
(c) Safety and security.
(d) Beauty and wisdom.

4. What sort of merchant had poisoned the waters near Bo's boyhood home?
(a) A fisherman.
(b) A washerwoman.
(c) A fabric dyer.
(d) A cook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many young children are still in the home when Bo takes over most of the parenting?

2. In what location does Tam hide when things are tense in the house?

3. Chapter 2: "Rewind, Reverse" begins in 2015, but quickly moves to what other year?

4. What two words does Ma say when Bui announces that she and her boyfriend are going to live together?

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

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