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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Ton and Hang's mother are reunited?

2. Who does Tam blame for her brother's exile and death?

3. How many siblings does Hang's mother have?

4. On the train, Hang is jolted from her memories by what?

5. Uncle Chinh tells Que what lie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Uncle Chinh find Que a job at the Red River Food Factory?

2. Describe Hang's first meeting with Aunt Tam.

3. What happens to Que's plan to build a new roof for their hut?

4. Describe Hang's upbringing.

5. Describe Hang's upbringing.

6. Why does Ton flee the village?

7. How is Ton received by the other villagers?

8. What happened to Aunt Tam during land reform?

9. What does their neighbor Vi say about Chinh?

10. Why does Que leave the village?

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