The Refugees - Key Themes Quiz

What is the profession of the narrator in "Black-Eyed Women"?

Question Answer Choices Ghostwriter Novelist Editor Journalist

What did Josef's father do in a fit of panic?

Question Answer Choices He attacked a steward. He jumped overboard. He trashed his cabin. He locked himself in the bathroom.

Who visits the narrator in "Black-Eyed Women"?

Question Answer Choices Her childhood friend The ghost of her brother A famous author Her long-lost cousin

What is a main theme in 'The Refugees' by Viet Thanh Nguyen?

Question Answer Choices Romance Technology Immigration Friendship

What storytelling method does Viet Thanh Nguyen use in "The Refugees" to convey the experience of remembering war?

Question Answer Choices Through historical documents and factual reports Through the eyes of various characters with different lived experiences By using a single narrator to provide a cohesive story By focusing exclusively on one family's experience

How does Viet Thanh Nguyen's use of short stories in "The Refugees" help convey the Vietnamese refugee experience?

Question Answer Choices It offers different perspectives from Vietnamese immigrants and Vietnamese Americans It provides a single, unified narrative It focuses solely on the perspectives of American soldiers It avoids discussing the impact of war altogether

How does 'The Refugees' explore the concept of home?

Question Answer Choices By showing how immigration affects one's concept of home at a generational level By detailing the history of Vietnamese traditions By focusing on the architectural styles in Vietnam By describing the landscapes of the characters' hometowns

What is one effect of the fragmented storytelling method used by Viet Thanh Nguyen in "The Refugees"?

Question Answer Choices It minimizes the impact of war on individuals It simplifies the narrative for the reader It shows how varied the effects of a war can be It focuses on the perspective of a single character

What does Professor Mosin wonder about the refugees in The Refugees?

Question Answer Choices How all these refugees are going to be cared for. When the refugees will stop arriving. Where all these refugees are coming from. Why the refugees are leaving their homes.

What happened when Josef's mother went to get medicine for his father?

Question Answer Choices She was given the medication and returned immediately to her cabin. The doctor made her take the medication, causing her to feel groggy and fall asleep. She was given the wrong medication, which made her feel more anxious. The doctor refused to give her any medication, saying it was too dangerous.