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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Le Ly's father's body lie in state before his funeral?

2. What pet did the American GI named Paul learn had died while he was dating Le Ly?

3. What did Le Ly give her father to drink the last time he visted her in Danang?

4. What birthdate was on the birth certificate that Le Ly purchased so she could get a job with the Americans?

5. What rank was the American GI named Paul?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Mr. Xa say was the goal in fighting the war?

2. Why did Red say that he and Le Ly never socialized with his friends?

3. How were young girls from the country sold into prostitution?

4. What was Le Ly's job and working conditions when she worked at the "casino" owned by a Korean?

5. How did the busy lives of Le Ly and her mother affect Hung?

6. What happened to Jim after Le Ly complained about his behavior?

7. Why did the chocolate wrapper that came from the candy Le Ly gave Tinh's ten-year-old have to be burned?

8. What was it like for Bon Nghe during the war?

9. What did Le Ly say needed to happen for some people in the United States?

10. How did Le Ly describe her traveling companions and herself when she was touring the countryside?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Le Ly and, then later, her mother had to leave Ky La. Discuss why Le Ly and her mother had to leave Ky La.

Essay Topic 2

Forgiveness is a major theme of the book. Discuss forgiveness and how various individuals viewed forgiveness.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the reactions of Le Ly, her family, and her employers when it was discovered that she was pregnant.

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