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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. Which of the following subjects does Ton teach in the village?
(a) History.
(b) Basic science.
(c) English.
(d) Mathematics.

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

3. Before the revolution, what was the main source of labor in the village?
(a) Working in rice paddies.
(b) Silk production.
(c) Selling vegetables at the market.
(d) Raising cattle.

4. The job is with what company (name)?
(a) Red River Food Factory.
(b) Department of Education.
(c) Water Sanitation Company.
(d) Carre Four Supermarket.

5. What is the occupation of the surprise visitor?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Journalist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the place Hang's mother took her with green water and rocks?

3. What does Madame Vera give to Hang?

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

5. Hang thinks the visit is motivated by what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Ton received by the other villagers?

2. Why does Chinh scold Hang when he arrives?

3. What does Chinh think of Que's occupation?

4. Explain the significance of Ton's birth sign in his escape.

5. Describe the fate of Ton's sister and mother during this time.

6. How did Hang's mother react to misfortune?

7. Why does Que finally tell Hang about her father?

8. Describe Hang's upbringing.

9. Why does Que leave the village?

10. What does their neighbor Vi say about Chinh?

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