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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 advice does Bà give about Chú Quốc?

2. What does Hằng remove from the cantaloupe vines?

3. What do LeeRoy's parents give him as part of his graduation present?

4. What is Hằng's first impression of her brother?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of LeeRoy and Hằng arguing about the music The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does LeeRoy’s reactions to the cowboys reveal about his ability to survive? How does it compare to Hằng?

9. Why do the cowboys trick LeeRoy?

10. What does Linh’s (David’s) bond with his horse indicate?

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

Consider the various forms of relationships and love in the story. How do the different types of love impact Hằng, Mr. Morgan, LeeRoy, Cora, and Chú Quốc?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of redemption. Do you think Chú Quốc is able to overcome his guilt and redeem himself in his eyes? What makes you think so?

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