Characters 1
Who gets taken away by the Khmer Rouge?
Pa
Who steals the ears of corn?
Kim
Define the word “ammunition”.
A supply of bullets/shells.
What does Pa’s fate reveal about the brutality of the Khmer Rouge?
He is taken away and his death is implied.
What does Ma give Loung to eat while she is out working?
Shrimp.
Who catches Kim stealing?
The Khmer Rouge soliders.
What is Ma’s nickname for Kim?
Define the word ”obscenity“.
An offensive word or sentence.
How do the soldiers behave that directly defies communism?
Considered more powerful, higher social class.
2 years.
Who does Ma leave Geak with when she goes off to work in the fields?
Chou
Who begs Ma to leave with Kim in the middle of the night?
Loung
Define the word ”protrude”.
Extend beyond or above a surface.
How does Kim do to take on his new responsibility as the new head of the household?
He risks his life to steal ears of corn for the family to survive.
What colors does Loung describe the sunset as?
Red, gold, and purple.
What are Loung’s feelings as she sees a soldier walking by?
Heart leaps, anger towards them, wonder if she will give up her families secret.
Who answers the door for the Khmer Rouge soldiers?
Kim
Define the word “dignity”.
Worthy of honor or respect.
What is revealed about the government’s actions that causes the food rations in the village to decrease?
The government is trading the crops for weapons.
What is the last thing Pa says/does to Loung?
What do the villagers tell Ma that gives her hope regarding Pa?
There are rumors that Pa could have escaped and is coming back to the family.
In the photo section of chapter 13, why does Loung say she treasures the picture of Khouy smiling?
He rarely smiles.
Define the word ”omnipotent“.
One who has unlimited power or authority.
What role does silence play in this chapter?
Silence is revealed to be a coping mechanism and a survival tactic. Ex: Everyone sees the males getting taken away from their households but no one says/does anything.
Why does the author include the pictures of Loung’s family in chapter 13?
To show life in Phnom Penh before the Khmer Rouge took over and after the war.