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

2. What major city does Que decide to move to?
(a) Saigon.
(b) Dalat.
(c) Danang.
(d) Hanoi.

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

4. How old was Hang's grandfather when he died?
(a) 65.
(b) 88.
(c) 43.
(d) 91.

5. What does Hang's mother give her after the neighbor teases her?
(a) A doll.
(b) Mangoes.
(c) Barley sugar sticks.
(d) A book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened after Ton's mother and sister were denounced?

2. How long does Ton's journey last?

3. What sound would Hang's mother hear that made her cry at night?

4. Que and Hang must walk how many miles to get to the river?

5. Before the revolution, what was the main source of labor in the village?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Que leave the village?

3. Describe Madame Vera's relationship with Hang.

4. How does Hang feel about the telegram?

5. According to Chinh, why is Ton's family considered an enemy of the country?

6. What does Hang think is Uncle Chinh's motivation for visiting?

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

8. Why does a mob come to Que's house to attack her?

9. What is the significance of the song Hang's roommate plays on the record player?

10. Why does Chinh scold Hang when he arrives?

(see the answer keys)

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