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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. Why does Hằng lie to her grandmother and mother about what happened to Linh?

2. What did Hằng's father give Chú Quốc?

3. What happens to David's horse?

4. How does LeeRoy stop Chú Quốc's car?

5. What does Hằng overhear her brother say?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Chú Quốc not want to hear the truth about what happened to Linh in Vietnam?

2. In what ways do Hằng and LeeRoy struggle with language and identity?

3. How is Hằng shown to be different from the very start of the novel?

4. What are some signs that LeeRoy is less annoyed with Hằng?

5. What are the spiky memories that come up for Hằng and why are they spiky?

6. Hằng reflects that LeeRoy’s name means Glass-Whip in Vietnamese. In what ways is LeeRoy like a Glass Whip at this stage of the novel?

7. Why does the accident between Chú Quốc and LeeRoy happen?

8. What does Mrs. Brown’s offer of help and food represent in the story?

9. What does Hằng’s reaction to the bus leaving without her reveal about her ability to survive?

10. Why is Hằng both happy and sad around Linh?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hằng looks, sounds, and behaves differently than the Texans around her. Examine the challenges and significance of language and cultural barriers for Hằng, right from the moment readers meet her in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Explore how Mr. Morgan, Hằng, and LeeRoy demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of challenging circumstances. How are they the same in the way they face adversity and how are they different?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze how Hằng’s family relationships (with her cousin, uncle, and brother) evolve and adapt. How do war and immigration affect these relationships?

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