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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does he tell Hằng about longhorns?
(a) Longhorns are ideal for bronc riding.
(b) Longhorns were brought to the area by the Spanish in the 1500s.
(c) They like to eat grass.
(d) Longhorns are the official logo for UT Austin, where LeeRoy wants to go to school.

2. Why is Angie's dad so upset?
(a) Without Hằng's testimony, he cannot adopt Linh.
(b) He is listening to a sad song.
(c) He is sad that Linh does not want to talk to him.
(d) Hằng did not tell him the truth before.

3. Why do the cowboys say they tricked LeeRoy?
(a) He was play-acting at being a cowboy.
(b) He was too drunk.
(c) He was too aggressive.
(d) He had too much money and they wanted some.

4. What does Angie's dad think about her plans for dance?
(a) He is happy she is creative.
(b) He wishes she did Vietnamese dance, instead.
(c) He does not think it is a viable career.
(d) He is happy she is successful at dance.

5. What does Hằng realize about why she needs Linh?
(a) He needs her.
(b) He gives her focus and protects her from wanting vengance.
(c) Her reminds her of her past, and that is important for her.
(d) He makes her happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bà sit with Communist quadrant leader?

2. How does Hằng react to the cowboys who hurt LeeRoy?

3. What song does Angie put on the radio to soothe her dad?

4. How much experience does LeeRoy have with girls?

5. What is the surprise LeeRoy gets his mom's help for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hằng blame herself for her mother’s death?

2. Why are Linh’s first words to Hằng significant?

3. What is the significance of LeeRoy’s truck being fixed?

4. How does Hằng’s definition of home change?

5. In what ways are the stories LeeRoy tells related to Hằng’s memories?

6. In what ways have Hằng’s dreams and goals changed?

7. What does Angie understand about her dad?

8. What punishment does Mr. Morgan impose?

9. Why do we get a bit of LeeRoy’s perspective and then Hằng’s perspective as she remembers?

10. What is the significance of the feast the islanders make for Hằng and the girl in the cave?

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