Goodbye, Vietnam Ch 12

What does Bac si Hong do secretly?

• Gets Kim's flute back while the people who stole it sleep

• give people medical treatment

• Find a safe place for Loi

What three things does Bac si Hong say will improve the chances of finding a home outside the warehouse? Choose at least one correct answer.

• Speak a language spoken in the destination country

• Have a needed skill

• Knowing a lot about the history of Asia

• Passing a test about US history

What good news does Mother get from the neighbors in the platform below?

• The neighbors know Tien's family in Chicago

• She learns Binh is installing more windows in the warehouse

• When the neighbors move out, Mai's family will get their platform

What disease does Bac si Hong discover some kids in the camp have?

• meningitis

• measles

• covid

Why do the lights in the warehouse stay on all night?

• To keep roaches away

• To prevent robberies

• To make people feel calm

Compare Bac si Hong’s approach to healing with the grandmother’s approach. How are they similar? How are they different? In your response, discuss Bac si Hong’s request for the grandmother’s help in treating the woman with nightmares. Do you think Bac si Hong believes the grandmother can actually stop bad dreams? Why or why not?