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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. When does Ha start school in America?
(a) August 31.
(b) September 3.
(c) August 30.
(d) September 2.

2. What last name does Vu take in "Hiding"?
(a) Nguyen.
(b) Lee.
(c) Duong.
(d) Pham.

3. What does Pink Boy call Ha on Halloween?
(a) Pancake face.
(b) Chink.
(c) Slant eyes.
(d) Brown skin.

4. What is Quang's first American job?
(a) Garbage collector.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Electrician.
(d) Construction worker.

5. What scent is the woman wearing at church who takes Mother and Ha to change into shapeless white gowns?
(a) Vanilla.
(b) Honeysuckle.
(c) Lilac.
(d) Cinnamon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the cowboy bring Ha and her family in "Cowboy's Gifts"?

2. What type of fish does Ha remember the cowboy brought that her mother really liked in Cowboy's Gifts"?

3. Who teaches Ha English after her family moves to the cowboy's house?

4. What color do the students in Vu's martial arts class wear?

5. What color are the chairs in the house Ha and her family move to after living with the cowboy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Mr. Johnston takes Ha and her family to meet the neighbors?

2. What is it like when Ha registers for school?

3. Why does Ha feel dumb at school?

4. How do the neighbors treat Ha and her family?

5. What does the cowboy think will help Ha and her family get along better with the neighbors?

6. How does Mother get some privacy for her own thoughts?

7. What type of furniture is the house furnished with that the cowboy rents for Ha and her family, and why does it bother Ha?

8. How do girls at school try to do Ha's hair?

9. What happens when Ha meets her school teacher?

10. What is lunch like for Ha on her first day of school?

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