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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Boat” Part I .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry say to his dead ex Olivia at the end of “Meeting Elise”?
(a) I miss you.
(b) I love you.
(c) I can’t do this without you.
(d) I’m coming.

2. Who is describing the beaches of Cartagena at the start of the story?
(a) Claudia.
(b) Pedro.
(c) Juan.
(d) Luis.

3. What did Mai’s uncle make her memorize in Rach Gia in case she was ever questioned?
(a) A name and address.
(b) An identification number.
(c) A phone number.
(d) Her uncle’s name and title.

4. What did Mayako’s brother leave to do when she was very young?
(a) He ran away.
(b) He left for college.
(c) He died.
(d) He left to fight.

5. The narrative of “Hiroshima” flashes to scenes of Mayko’s clothes being wet because she did what?
(a) Took a bath with her clothes on.
(b) Jumped in water.
(c) Played in the rain.
(d) She was sweating profusely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Henry use for Elise’s fiancé when discussing him with Jacob Apelman?

2. Who does Nam’s father ask about as they walk to the river?

3. What does Nam’s father do at Nam’s apartment, despite Nam asking him to stop?

4. What did Mayayako’s father do after fighting in China, which she does not tell Yumiko?

5. What was Nam’s occupation before deciding to become a writer?

(see the answer key)

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