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    How do the people of the area make their living?

    • They make their living by farming and hunting.
    • They make their living by going to jobs in the city.
    • They make their living by joining the army.
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This book gives us a glimpse of Huynh Quang Nhuong's experiences while growing up in Vietnam in the 1950s in a rice farm. We get to meet his two companions Tank and his very brave cousin who used a python as a pillow. Test your recollection of the story by taking the quiz below.

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  • 2. 

    Another word for hamlet is

    • Prince

    • Village

    • Roast

    Correct Answer
    A. Village
    Explanation
    A hamlet is a small settlement or village, typically consisting of a few houses. Therefore, "village" is another word that can be used to refer to a hamlet.

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  • 3. 

    Everyone at the restaurant wanted to know where the grandmother learned karate. Karate is

    • An Asian art of self-defense

    • The Vietnamese language

    • The way you treat customers

    Correct Answer
    A. An Asian art of self-defense
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "an Asian art of self-defense." Karate is a martial art that originated in Japan and is known for its striking techniques and defensive moves. It is a form of self-defense that involves using punches, kicks, knee strikes, and open-hand techniques to protect oneself from an opponent. Karate is not related to the Vietnamese language or the way you treat customers, but rather a specific discipline focused on physical combat skills.

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  • 4. 

    The grandmother's passion for theater never diminished with age. To have a passion for something means to

    • Feel strongly about it

    • Give it away freely

    • Teacher others about it

    Correct Answer
    A. Feel strongly about it
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "feel strongly about it". The passage states that the grandmother's passion for theater never diminished with age, indicating that she still had a strong emotional attachment to it. Passion implies a deep and intense feeling towards something, showing a strong interest, enthusiasm, and dedication. Therefore, feeling strongly about something is the most appropriate explanation for having a passion for it.

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  • 5. 

    The boy's grandmother knew Chinese mythology by heart. Mythology means

    • Songs that tell about your family

    • Recipes for how to cook food

    • Stories about gods and heroes

    Correct Answer
    A. Stories about gods and heroes
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "stories about gods and heroes." Mythology refers to a collection of traditional stories or legends that explain the beliefs, customs, and practices of a particular culture or society. These stories often involve gods, goddesses, and mythical heroes, and they serve to explain natural phenomena, human behavior, and the origins of the world. The boy's grandmother's knowledge of Chinese mythology suggests that she is familiar with the ancient stories and legends of Chinese gods and heroes.

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  • 6. 

    Why are trenches built around the houses?

    • To protect them from the war

    • To provide water for their crops they are cultivating.

    • To protect the homes from wild animals and thieves.

    Correct Answer
    A. To protect the homes from wild animals and thieves.
    Explanation
    Trenches are built around houses to protect them from wild animals and thieves. This is because trenches act as a physical barrier that makes it difficult for animals and thieves to access the houses. Trenches create a boundary that deters wild animals from entering the premises and keeps thieves at bay by making it harder for them to approach the houses unnoticed. By surrounding the houses with trenches, the homeowners can ensure the safety and security of their homes and belongings.

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  • 7. 

    During the rainy season, the narrator and his family helped plant and cultivate fields of rice. Cultivate means

    • Drain

    • Sell

    • Grow

    Correct Answer
    A. Grow
    Explanation
    During the rainy season, the narrator and his family helped plant and cultivate fields of rice. The word "cultivate" refers to the process of preparing and tending to the land in order to promote the growth of crops. Therefore, in this context, "cultivate" means to grow.

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  • 8. 

    This story is written

    • From the third-person point of view

    • From the second-person point of view

    • From the first-person point of view

    Correct Answer
    A. From the first-person point of view
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "from the first-person point of view" because the story is written using pronouns like "I," "me," and "my," indicating that the narrator is directly involved in the events and is sharing their personal experiences and thoughts. This perspective allows the reader to have a closer and more intimate connection with the narrator, gaining insight into their emotions and perceptions.

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  • 9. 

    Which wild animal is feared and hated most by the people in the hamlet?

    • The horse snake

    • The lone wild hog

    • The crocodile

    Correct Answer
    A. The horse snake
    Explanation
    The horse snake is the correct answer because it is feared and hated the most by the people in the hamlet. This suggests that the horse snake is considered a dangerous and potentially harmful animal, causing the community to have negative feelings towards it.

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  • 10. 

    What does the narrator's grandmother believe is bad luck?

    • She believes it is bad luck to enter the theater late.

    • She believes it is bad luck to enter the theater when the "Faithful One" is onstage.

    • She believes it is bad luck to enter the theater when the "Flatter" is onstage.

    Correct Answer
    A. She believes it is bad luck to enter the theater when the "Faithful One" is onstage.
    Explanation
    The narrator's grandmother believes it is bad luck to enter the theater when the "Faithful One" is onstage.

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  • 11. 

    Why does the grandmother touch the tombstone and say, "Dear, I will join you soon?"

    • She says this because she misses her husband.

    • She says this because she wants her husband to know she is thinking about their children.

    • She says this because she knows she will die soon and go to be with her husband who is already dead.

    Correct Answer
    A. She says this because she knows she will die soon and go to be with her husband who is already dead.
    Explanation
    The grandmother touches the tombstone and says, "Dear, I will join you soon" because she knows she will die soon and go to be with her husband who is already dead. This implies that she believes in an afterlife and is looking forward to being reunited with her husband in death.

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  • 12. 

    Why did the narrator's grandmother once knock someone to the floor in a restaurant?

    • She knocked a man down because he took her husband's chopsticks and was making rude comments to her husband.

    • She knocked a man down because he took her chopsticks and was making rude comments to the owner.

    • She knocked a man down because he tried to leave the restaurant without paying for his food.

    Correct Answer
    A. She knocked a man down because he took her husband's chopsticks and was making rude comments to her husband.
    Explanation
    The narrator's grandmother knocked a man down in a restaurant because he took her husband's chopsticks and was making rude comments to her husband.

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  • 13. 

    Why was the restaurant owner happy that the grandmother fought the bully?

    • The owner was happy because the bully came to the restaurant each day and did not pay for his food or drink.

    • The owner was happy because the bully had threatened the customers of the restaurant.

    • The owner was happy because the bully had tried to kill the owner before.

    Correct Answer
    A. The owner was happy because the bully came to the restaurant each day and did not pay for his food or drink.
    Explanation
    The restaurant owner was happy that the grandmother fought the bully because the bully had been coming to the restaurant every day and not paying for his food or drink. This indicates that the bully was taking advantage of the owner's generosity and causing financial loss to the business. Therefore, the owner was relieved and pleased that the grandmother stood up to the bully and put an end to his unfair behavior.

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  • 14. 

    The people in the restaurant believed that the narrator's grandfather was

    • A karate champion

    • A coward

    • A farmer

    Correct Answer
    A. A karate champion
    Explanation
    The narrator's grandfather is believed to be a karate champion because the people in the restaurant hold this perception. This suggests that the grandfather has a reputation or a known history of being skilled in karate. The context provided does not offer any information to support the other options of being a coward or a farmer, making the belief of him being a karate champion the most likely explanation based on the given information.

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  • 15. 

    For what purpose was this story written?

    • To explain why it is important to defend yourself

    • To inform the reader about the country of Vietnam

    • To tell about a boy's life and family

    Correct Answer
    A. To tell about a boy's life and family
    Explanation
    The purpose of this story is to provide information about a boy's life and family. It focuses on narrating the experiences and events related to the boy's personal life and his family dynamics. The story aims to give readers insight into the boy's background, upbringing, and the relationships he shares with his family members. The primary objective is to provide a glimpse into the protagonist's life and give readers a better understanding of his personal journey.

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