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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Que's neighbor and confidante?
(a) Vi.
(b) Duong.
(c) Vu.
(d) Lin.

3. What sound does Hang often hear outside her home?
(a) The industrial factories.
(b) The birds chirping.
(c) The songs of the street vendors.
(d) Farm noises.

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

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

6. Uncle Chinh's wife is part of what organization?
(a) Bankers Guild.
(b) Communist Youth League.
(c) Republican Party.
(d) Farmers Union.

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

8. Who is in charge of the dormitory?
(a) Mr. Ton.
(b) Ms. Chinh.
(c) Mr. Que.
(d) Madame Vera.

9. On the train, Hang is jolted from her memories by what?
(a) Dinner being served.
(b) A stranger asking her a question.
(c) The train stopping.
(d) The music being turned off.

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

11. What name does she call the white dog from the neighborhood?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Fuzzy White.
(c) Coconut.
(d) Snowball.

12. Que reveals she used to work where?
(a) Traveling bazaar.
(b) Government.
(c) Garment factory.
(d) University.

13. 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.

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

15. What is Ton's birth sign?
(a) Fire.
(b) Water.
(c) Earth.
(d) Wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Que returns to the village, how is Chinh regarded?

2. During land reform, Aunt Tam's home was divided into how many pieces?

3. Who are Que and Hang greeted by when they visit Aunt Tam?

4. When Hang returns to the village with her mom, she collects what fruit on her first day?

5. How many children does Ton have with his new wife?

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