How Well Do You Know "First They Killed My Father"?

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1. Where did Loung finally escape to? 

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Loung finally escaped to the USA.

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How Well Do You Know "First They Killed My Father"? - Quiz

A story about a difficult period in Cambodian history and people's suffering is what awaits you in "First They Killed My Father". If you've read this book, then you know you'll ace this quiz!

2. How old was the narrator when the Civil War in Cambodia started? 

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The narrator was five years old when the Civil War in Cambodia started.

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3. Where did the narrator and her brother escaped first ? 

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The narrator and her brother escaped to Thailand first.

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4. When did the plot of this memoir start? 

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The correct answer is "In April of 1975." This can be inferred from the question which asks about the starting point of the plot in the memoir. The other options, May of 2005, June of 1955, and December of 2015, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.

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5. Whose death was specially hard for Loung? 

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Loung's sister Keav's death was particularly difficult for her. The question implies that Loung experienced multiple deaths of her sisters, but Keav's death had a significant impact on her. This suggests that Keav held a special place in Loung's life, and her loss was particularly devastating for her.

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6. What kind of life did Loung have before the Civil War?

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The correct answer is "A privileged one." This can be inferred from the phrase "What kind of life did Loung have before the Civil War?" The word "privileged" suggests that Loung had a life of advantage and opportunity before the war.

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7. Loung was trained in a work camp for orphans to be a...?

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Based on the given information, Loung was trained in a work camp for orphans. The fact that she was trained in a work camp suggests that she was being prepared for a specific role or occupation. Among the options provided, the most likely role for a child to be trained for in a work camp would be a child soldier. This is because child soldiers are often forcibly recruited and trained in military tactics and combat skills. Therefore, it can be inferred that Loung was being trained as a child soldier in the work camp for orphans.

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8. How many kids did her parents have?

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The correct answer is seven because it states the number of kids her parents have.

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9. What did the narrator's father do for a living before the Civil War? 

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The narrator's father was a government agent before the Civil War.

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10. What happened once when Loung's family was stopped by a Khmer Rouge soldier?

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When Loung's family was stopped by a Khmer Rouge soldier, the soldier questioned them about their background. In order to protect his family, Pa lied about their background and managed to pass through unharmed.

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Where did Loung finally escape to? 
How old was the narrator when the Civil War in Cambodia started? 
Where did the narrator and her brother escaped first ? 
When did the plot of this memoir start? 
Whose death was specially hard for Loung? 
What kind of life did Loung have before the Civil War?
Loung was trained in a work camp for orphans to be a...?
How many kids did her parents have?
What did the narrator's father do for a living before the Civil...
What happened once when Loung's family was stopped by a Khmer...
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