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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. What was Hang's mother's occupation after her mother passed away?
(a) Factory worker.
(b) Street vendor.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Farmer.

2. How old was Que when her mother died?
(a) 19.
(b) 25.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

3. How long after Que's departure from the village before Chinh also leaves?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three years.
(c) One year.
(d) Two weeks.

4. Who does Hang meet on the train to Moscow?
(a) An American soldier.
(b) A Russian PhD student.
(c) A neighbor from Hanoi.
(d) A young boy traveling alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major city does Que decide to move to?

2. Which of the following is not a product found in the street markets Hang describes?

3. Tam worked for her aunt to make what food product?

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

5. During her visit, which relative of Hang's friend tried to attack her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was a typical breakfast for Hang?

3. How does Hang feel about the telegram?

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

5. What happened to Aunt Tam during land reform?

6. Describe Que's life in the year following her mother's death.

7. Describe Ton and Que's meeting.

8. Describe Madame Vera's relationship with Hang.

9. How is Ton received by the other villagers?

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

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