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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the first page of Chapter 7: "Heroes and Losers," Bui depicts a famous image of Saigon that includes what form of transportation?
(a) A train.
(b) A tank.
(c) A biplane.
(d) A helicopter.

2. Speaking about her mother, Ma says, "I hated it when my mother" (142) took what action?
(a) Had parties.
(b) Hit the servants.
(c) Went to bed for days.
(d) Left her alone in the house.

3. Bui states in the Preface that she helped to open what sort of high school?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Alternative.
(c) Drama.
(d) Magnet.

4. What objects do communists call "capitalist filth" (220), according to Ma's instructions?
(a) Books.
(b) Television.
(c) Movies.
(d) Dresses.

5. What constant within society does Thi had "riled [Ma] up" (225)?
(a) Surveillance.
(b) Work shortages.
(c) Famine.
(d) Neighborhood meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bo says that before his final visit to see Bo, Bo's father had given what object to Ma?

2. What is NOT a meaning of the word "nguy" (221) according to Bo?

3. Thi recalls that which person had talked more openly with Travis than she had with Thi?

4. Thi says that which city had a military presence that resulted in prejudice against Asians?

5. Bo describes the "land reforms" (169) as a "process of" (169) as taking what action in relation to society?

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