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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. Hang is born how many years after Que leaves her village?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Five.
(c) One.
(d) Ten.

2. What minority region does Ton end up in?
(a) Sapa.
(b) Zao.
(c) Zay.
(d) Muong.

3. What happened after Ton's mother and sister were denounced?
(a) Ton's mother passed away.
(b) Tam escaped to a neighboring village.
(c) Ton and Que stopped seeing each other.
(d) Que moved in with her brother.

4. Who does the white dog belong to?
(a) Monsieur Tran.
(b) Monsieur Nguyen.
(c) Madame Mieu.
(d) Madame Vera.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tam asks Hang to write how frequently?

2. Que reveals she used to work where?

3. How old was Chinh when his mother died?

4. Who is in charge of the dormitory?

5. Que saves her increased profits to buy what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What reminds Ton of his previous life with Que?

6. Why does Chinh scold Hang when he arrives?

7. Describe Hang's grandfather's house.

8. Describe Madame Vera's relationship with Hang.

9. Describe Ton and Que's meeting.

10. How does Hang feel about returning to the village with her mother?

(see the answer keys)

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