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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hang's father leaves the village, what is the only possession he has?
(a) His sister's savings.
(b) A photograph of Que.
(c) His pride.
(d) The family jewelry.

2. What does Ton find in the packet from his former student's parents?
(a) A bible.
(b) Gold coins.
(c) A chain.
(d) Rice cakes.

3. Tam advises Hang to honor who?
(a) The president.
(b) Her teachers.
(c) Her ancestors.
(d) God.

4. Who does Tam blame for her brother's exile and death?
(a) Ton's new wife.
(b) Chinh.
(c) Ton.
(d) The French.

5. What does Hang see outside the train that reminds her of her family?
(a) A baby girl.
(b) A laughing couple.
(c) A night market.
(d) An old house.

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

7. Que's neighbor promises to bring how many plates for the festival of Tet?
(a) Eight.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

8. When Que returns to the village, how is Chinh regarded?
(a) He is insignificant.
(b) He has been forgotten.
(c) He is the most hated of all the former leaders.
(d) He is revered - there is a bronze statue in his likeness.

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

10. Which of the following instruments did Ton play?
(a) Viola.
(b) Mandolin.
(c) Flute.
(d) Piano.

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

12. Tam gets her home and rice paddies back when she is reclassified as what?
(a) The bourgeoisie.
(b) A proletariat.
(c) A "middle peasant."
(d) A scholar.

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

14. Chinh tells Que that she should stay away from Ton because he is a(n) ______.
(a) Exploiter.
(b) Peasant.
(c) Traitor.
(d) Expatriot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What scares Hang inside of her grandfather's house?

2. What motorized transportation do Que and Hang take in order to reach the village?

3. Que's brother tells her he and his family are moving to _____.

4. What minority region does Ton end up in?

5. What is the occupation of the surprise visitor?

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