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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Nam’s girlfriend?
(a) Linda.
(b) Lulu.
(c) Laura.
(d) Lucy.

2. Why did Quyen take Truong to escape with her?
(a) She wanted company.
(b) She did not trust her aunt.
(c) She wanted him to meet her husband.
(d) She did not want to leave him to Communists.

3. What name does the narrator go by as explained in the middle of the story Cartagena?
(a) Xavier.
(b) Juan.
(c) Ron.
(d) Pablo.

4. What was the name of Parvin’s radio show in America?
(a) American Calling.
(b) Parvin Calling.
(c) Tehran Calling.
(d) Islam Calling.

5. What was Nam’s occupation before deciding to become a writer?
(a) Bartender.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Parvin say she realized the mourning parade really is?

3. What does someone say when a teenage girl throws herself overboard and someone suggests they help her?

4. What does Alison tell Jamie he smells like after she kisses his fingertips by the courthouse?

5. Who is describing the beaches of Cartagena at the start of the story?

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