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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. What was Bà's plan for when Hằng and her mother left by boat?

2. What does Mrs. Brown show Hằng?

3. How does Hằng find Chú Quốc different from her father?

4. What is LeeRoy's real name?

5. Why does the neighbor look like a real cowboy to Hằng?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do people react to Hằng, and what does that reveal about difference?

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

3. What is the role of kindness and community as Hằng seeks her brother?

4. We hear two versions of how Linh got to America—what are those versions?

5. Why do LeeRoy and Hằng have different attitudes about food?

6. What is LeeRoy’s relationship with his parent’s like?

7. Why does Mrs. Brown steal LeeRoy’s wallet?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Investigate the importance of food in preserving and expressing cultural identity for the characters. How does Hằng use food to try to get closer to her brother? What is the significance of the food Mr. Morgan and Hằng grow on the ranch?

Essay Topic 3

Butterfly Yellow uses references to American popular culture, including rap music and movies. Why might this be included in the novel? What role does pop culture play?

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