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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 might Chú Quốc cry at Hằng's story, when he asked for a happy story?

2. What is Mr. Morgan's secret to sweet melons?

3. Who helps LeeRoy, Hằng, and David?

4. What does David remember first from Hằng's stories?

5. Why does the Ferris wheel man let Hằng ride for free?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the inscription LeeRoy writes in the book?

2. In what ways has LeeRoy changed?

3. In what ways have LeeRoy’s dreams changed at the end of the book?

4. What could it mean that Hằng accepts a piggy-back ride from LeeRoy and giggles?

5. What happens to the cowboys who hurt LeeRoy?

6. How do songs convey emotions and experiences words alone cannot express?

7. What is Hằng’s relationship to the land?

8. Why does Hằng cry out when she falls when she does not shout when everything else happens to her?

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

10. What does the symbol of the butterfly mean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Investigate how LeeRoy’s expectations of cowboy life contrast with the realities he faces when he tries to get involved in the rodeo. How successfully does he navigate the gap between these dreams and realities?

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