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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following options best describes the central idea of the text "Introduction to the Vietnam War"?
Although the U.S. was victorious in the Vietnam War, the American experience was long and painful.
The war was catastrophic for the Vietnamese, and the U.S. failed in its mission to halt the spread of communism.
The American public did not know what was happening during the Vietnam War, so people widely supported it.
The Vietnam War had serious implications for the Vietnamese people, though it remained popular with the American public.
- 2. Multiple Choice
From the text "Introduction to the Vietnam War":
Which of the following best describes the relationship between public support of the war and the war’s outcome?
As public support for the war increased early on, the U.S. made mistakes that would cost them a final victory.
After public support for the war ended amid protests, the U.S. was forced to surrender.
As public support for the war decreased, the U.S. was forced to end the war without a decisive victory.
As public support for the war increased later on, the U.S. acted more aggressively, leading to a victory.
- 3. Multiple Choice
From the text "Introduction to the Vietnam War":
According to the text, which of the following factors was a risk posed by “the threat of the communist revolutionary Ho Chi Minh” (Paragraph 2)?
the “Domino theory” of communism
French colonization of Vietnam
separating North and South Vietnam
the rise of support for capitalism
- 4. Multiple Choice
From the text "Eyewitness to History: Grandma Was a Protester":
Justin mentions that Ellen’s mother put a flower in the circle of protesters in order to show that
he considers the symbolic action inappropriate.
the protest was just a way of rebelling against authority.
songs and flowers were not common ways of protesting war.
Ellen’s mother approved of the protest.
- 5. Multiple Choice
From the text "Eyewitness to History: Grandma Was a Protester":
Justin shows his sympathy with the protesters by describing
how well the protesters planned ahead by bringing railroad ties.
how little compassion the armed authorities showed.
how peacefully the demonstrators sat and sang.
Options A, B, and C.
- 6. Multiple Choice
From the text "Eyewitness to History: Grandma Was a Protester":
The protesters chained themselves to heavy railroad ties in order to
fight the police, who had helmets and weapons.
make it hard for the police to remove them from the road.
hide behind the large, heavy ties.
Options A, B and C.
- 7. Multiple Choice
From the text "Eyewitness to History: Grandma Was a Protester":
Justin mentions other wars that his grandmother has protested. Based on this passage we can assume that Justin
is proud that his grandmother continues to protest.
believes that everyone should agree with his grandmother.
wishes he were alive during the Vietnam War.
is embarrassed that his grandmother continues to protest.
- 8. Multiple Choice
From the text "In the Enemy's Grip":
Who was an ally of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
the Soviet Union
North Vietnam
China
the United States
- 9. Multiple Choice
From the text "In the Enemy's Grip":
Which of the following was an effect of Peter Hoang being sent to a concentration camp?
He became a doctor and helped injured and sick prisoners.
He was given a house and a plot to grow his own vegetables.
He had to do hard labor and was not given enough to eat.
He was paid for his hard work and had plenty of food to eat.
- 10. Multiple Choice
From the text "In the Enemy's Grip":
Which of the following conclusions about Peter Hoang is supported by the passage?
He is planning to move back to Saigon.
He is glad to be living in the United States.
He does not like living in the United States.
He wishes he could move back to Vietnam.
- 11. Multiple Choice
From the text "In the Enemy's Grip":
Read this sentence from the passage:
“My uncle lived through the painful ordeal.”
In this sentence, the word ordeal means
an annoying relative
a difficult experience
a predictable moment
an unlikely achievement
- 12. Multiple Choice
From the text "In the Enemy's Grip":
The primary purpose of this passage is to describe
the decades of conflict between North and South Vietnam
how the North Vietnamese took over the capital of South Vietnam
why Jacquelynn Nguyen decided to write about her uncle
Peter Hoang’s experience as a POW in Vietnam
- 13. Multiple Choice
From the text "In Danang, Where U.S. Troops First Landed, Memories of War Have Faded":
Which of the following statements best identifies the central idea of this text
Soldiers have forgotten most of their war memories in their old age.
Today, Vietnamese-American relations are relatively positive despite a history of conflict.
Although U.S.-Vietnamese relations are positive today, many Vietnamese people are still bitter and unable to move on.
Vietnam and the United States have been at war for so long that the reason is long forgotten.
- 14. Multiple Choice
From the text "In Danang, Where U.S. Troops First Landed, Memories of War Have Faded":
What does the word “trigger” most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 20?
To shoot or take offensive action
To emotionally disturb or upset
To plan or come up with
To inspire or cause
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