Never Fall Down Chapters 1-6

"Also they tell us, over and over, about a new disease in the mind: thinking too much. You must be like the ox, they say, no thoughts, only _____________________________."

• love for Angka

• work in the mud

• walk with eye forward

• eat sleep plow repeat

One kid in the story was looking for his sister.

The Khmer Rouge said that she is still working in the field,

"only now ________________________."

• she fertilizer

• she with the worms

• she with Angka

• she in the dirt mountain

One day, the Khmer Rouge stripped the people of everything (all possessions, including clothing). What did all the people receive in return?

• Black pajamas.

• Nothing.

• Freedom.

• One sarong.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does Arn, the main character NOT do to make money in the beginning of the novel?

• gamble

• steal coconuts

• sell ice cream

• sell mangos

Why do the Khmer Rouge want Arn and his band to play music? Check ALL that apply.

• to cancel the noise of camp killings

• in order to make people work and love Angka

• to use as propaganda

• all of the above

In which country does the novel take place? Check all that apply.

• Kampuchea

• Cambodia

• Sri Lanka

• Vietnam

What is Arn asked to cook for the man in the kitchen?

• Fried green tomatoes

• Fried mangos

• Fried rice

• Fried liver

Arn hears that his sister Chantou died from illness. What does he believe? Check all that apply.

• she was beaten

• she was raped

• she was killed

• all of the above

Arn steal rice from the Khmer Rouge girl. What does she take from him?

• His sugar cube

• His khim

• His memories

• His innocence

What did Arns' family do before his father died?

• They owned a grocery store

• They owned a hotel

• They owned a television

• They owned a theater