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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the place Hang's mother took her with green water and rocks?
(a) Eternity Beach.
(b) Mystic Lake.
(c) Along Bay.
(d) Yellow River.

2. Ton meets a surprise visitor from his past how many years into his new life?
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

3. Who led the accusations against Ton's mother and sister Tam?
(a) Uncle Chihn.
(b) The village leader.
(c) The pillars of land reform.
(d) Que's aunt.

4. What was Hang's mother's occupation after her mother passed away?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Street vendor.
(c) Factory worker.
(d) Farmer.

5. What does Madame Vera give to Hang?
(a) A train ticket.
(b) A jade bracelet.
(c) A handmade shawl.
(d) A journal.

6. Hang thinks the visit is motivated by what?
(a) Reparations.
(b) Honor.
(c) Money.
(d) Convenience.

7. What smell competes with the aroma from the food?
(a) Industrial chemicals.
(b) Marsh gases.
(c) Sewer and garbage stench.
(d) Agricultural byproducts.

8. How old was Chinh when his mother died?
(a) 3.
(b) 25.
(c) 19.
(d) 10.

9. Que's neighbor make che, a cake made of what?
(a) Mochi paste.
(b) Guava.
(c) Mango.
(d) Sesame seed.

10. How old was Que when her mother died?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 25.
(d) 19.

11. What sound would Hang's mother hear that made her cry at night?
(a) The howl of the wild dogs in the neighborhood.
(b) The clock striking 8:00 p.m., the time her mother passed.
(c) The mortars hitting buildings.
(d) Her neighbors eating dinner with their families.

12. How long after Que's departure from the village before Chinh also leaves?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One year.

13. During land reform, Aunt Tam's home was divided into how many pieces?
(a) Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

14. Soon after they return, Que announces who is visiting?
(a) Uncle Chinh.
(b) Que's suitor.
(c) Ton's wife.
(d) Aunt Tam.

15. How did Ton die?
(a) Fight.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Drowning.
(d) Train accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the surprise visitor?

2. How old was Hang when she visited her father's house the only time?

3. Hang and a troublemaker named Thu get in trouble by Thu's mother for playing at which river?

4. During her visit, which relative of Hang's friend tried to attack her?

5. Chinh tells Que that she should stay away from Ton because he is a(n) ______.

(see the answer keys)

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