The Journey of the Hmong #1

Where is it believed that the Hmong lived in ancient times?

• Russia

• Mongolia

• Korea

• India

In what country did they live prior to the Vietnam War?

• Japan

• Cambodia

• Taiwan

• Laos

Why were they forced to leave this country when the war was over?

• They fought on our side and were seen as traitors.

• They ran out of food and were starving.

• They decided to try to make money somewhere else.

What did the Hmong have to cross in order to escape?

• Ural Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Mekong River

• South China Sea

What country was on the other side? Where did they wind up?

• They were held in prisons in Vietnam.

• They were allowed to live freely in Cambodia

• They were put in camps in Thailand.

Eventually, the U.S. came to help. They were relocated to three main states. Which one was NOT one of the states?

• California

• Missouri

• Wisconsin

• Minnesota

In the book, Mai, the main character lives with her -

• sister

• aunt

• mother

• grandmother

What is a refugee?

• Someone who chooses to leave voluntarily. The decision to leave is their own.

• Someone who is forced to leave their country; has nowhere to go.