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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Segments 5, 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the family's servant seem to function in the family?
(a) As a second mother for the narrator.
(b) Like an indentured servant.
(c) Like a second-class family member.
(d) As paid staff.

2. Who in the novel is both physically and mentally abusive?
(a) The yonger brother.
(b) The mother.
(c) The narrator.
(d) The older brother.

3. How does the narrator view Hélène Lagonelle?
(a) As the embodiment of beauty.
(b) As a long lost sister.
(c) As an unfortunate foreigner.
(d) As a jealous rival.

4. In which city does the family reside while living in Chochichina?
(a) Saigon.
(b) Sadec.
(c) Can Thoa.
(d) Bien Hoa.

5. Whose wasteful lifestyle contributes to the family's poverty?
(a) The narrator.
(b) The father.
(c) The mother.
(d) The older brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the mother?

2. Between which years do most of the action referred to in the novel take place?

3. At what age did the narrator start receiving sexual attention from men?

4. Which item is NOT a part of the ensemble worn by the narrator?

5. Which does NOT describe Hélène Lagonelle?

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