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

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    Where did Loung finally escape to? 

    • USA
    • Canada
    • France
    • Japan
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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!

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

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

    • One year old

    • Twenty years old

    • Ten years old

    • Five years old

    Correct Answer
    A. Five years old
    Explanation
    The narrator was five years old when the Civil War in Cambodia started.

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  • 3. 
    When did the plot of this memoir start?  - ProProfs

    When did the plot of this memoir start? 

    • In May of 2005.

    • In June of 1955.

    • In April of 1975.

    • In December of 2015.

    Correct Answer
    A. In April of 1975.
    Explanation
    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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  • 4. 
    Where did the narrator and her brother escaped first ?  - ProProfs

    Where did the narrator and her brother escaped first ? 

    • To Australia

    • To India

    • To Thailand

    • To Malaysia

    Correct Answer
    A. To Thailand
    Explanation
    The narrator and her brother escaped to Thailand first.

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  • 5. 
    What kind of life did Loung have before the Civil War? - ProProfs

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

    • A privileged one.

    • A struggling one.

    • A simple one, without much privileges.

    • It's not mentioned in the book.

    Correct Answer
    A. A privileged one.
    Explanation
    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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  • 6. 
    Whose death was specially hard for Loung?  - ProProfs

    Whose death was specially hard for Loung? 

    • Her sister Peav's

    • Her sister Reav's

    • Her sister Keav's

    • Her sister Leav's

    Correct Answer
    A. Her sister Keav's
    Explanation
    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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  • 7. 
    Loung was trained in a work camp for orphans to be a...? - ProProfs

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

    • Radio operator

    • Servant

    • Nurse

    • Child soldier

    Correct Answer
    A. Child soldier
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

    How many kids did her parents have?

    • Seven

    • Five

    • Two

    • Nine

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
    Explanation
    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?  - ProProfs

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

    • He was a professional solider.

    • He was a car salesman.

    • He was a government agent.

    • He was a farmer.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was a government agent.
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

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

    • The soldier took all their possessions.

    • The soldier questioned them about their background. Pa lied about it and managed to pass through unharmed.

    • The soldier separated male and female members of the family.

    • The soldier killed Pa, Loung's father.

    Correct Answer
    A. The soldier questioned them about their background. Pa lied about it and managed to pass through unharmed.
    Explanation
    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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