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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Ton's journey last?
(a) One week.
(b) Twenty four hours.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three days.

2. How old was Hang's grandfather when he died?
(a) 91.
(b) 65.
(c) 43.
(d) 88.

3. How was Ton treated by the villagers?
(a) He was ignored.
(b) With contempt.
(c) Like royalty.
(d) Like a family member.

4. What happens after Chinh accuses Que of hurting his image and reputation?
(a) Chinh says she will be an outcast.
(b) Que leaves the village.
(c) Chinh says she needs to be with the revolution.
(d) All of the above.

5. Hang is reminded of a traumatic experience when her friend took her to what Eastern European city?
(a) Omsk.
(b) St. Petersburg.
(c) Kiev.
(d) Odessa.

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

7. Que's hut is located in what kind of neighborhood (economically)?
(a) Working class.
(b) Bourgeois.
(c) White collar.
(d) Middle class.

8. Relative to the salesman's visit, when does Ton return to Hanoi to see Hang's mother?
(a) Two months later.
(b) One week later.
(c) Six months later.
(d) One year later.

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

10. What were these food products made from?
(a) Thistles.
(b) Flour.
(c) Weeds.
(d) Rice.

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

12. For Tet, what offerings are left with a photo of Ton?
(a) Incense sticks.
(b) Che.
(c) Sticky rice.
(d) Paper money.

13. Ton remarries - his new wife is the daughter of the village ______.
(a) Mayor.
(b) Vice president.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Teacher.

14. Who helped Ton escape the village?
(a) Tam.
(b) Ton's mother.
(c) Que.
(d) Chinh.

15. Makeshift bicycle taxis are known as _____.
(a) Scooters.
(b) Tuk tuks.
(c) Pedicabs.
(d) Cyclos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tam advises Hang to honor who?

2. Name one of the recipients of Aunt Tam's divided house.

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

4. What new business brings a rougher crowd and wealthier clients?

5. Who does the white dog belong to?

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