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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 associates the house with what?
(a) Family togetherness.
(b) Hope for the future.
(c) Crimes of the past.
(d) Broken dreams.

2. Hang wants to sell what to get more money?
(a) Hang's text books.
(b) The family home.
(c) Aunt Tam's earrings.
(d) Her hair.

3. Aunt Tam says that Madame Dua's husband left because of which of her characteristics?
(a) Avarice.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Clumsiness.
(d) Intelligence.

4. In Aunt Tam's story, what is the name of the man who was promoted to governor?
(a) Vu Ngo.
(b) Duc Pho.
(c) Huy Nguyen.
(d) Tran Binh.

5. Hang visits whose grave?
(a) Ton's.
(b) Que's.
(c) Aunt Tam's.
(d) Neighbor Vi's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hang goes to Aunt Tam's how many days before leaving for university?

2. Hang receives a new telegram when she returns. Who is dying?

3. What is Que's occupation since the accident?

4. The artist was originally from what country?

5. The pond is filled with what kind of duckweed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is waiting for Hang and what does he want?

2. Why does Que and Aunt Tam's relationship become strained?

3. What realization does Hang have while staying at her Aunt's house before a celebration for Hang's acceptance into school?

4. Descrive Hang's feelings toward the color purple.

5. Is Hang's acceptance into university a cause for celebration?

6. How does Hang feel about Aunt Tam's village?

7. Describe Hang's thoughts about separation.

8. Describe Hang's nostalgia about fog.

9. What was Chinh's reaction to Que's accident?

10. Why has Chinh summoned her?

(see the answer keys)

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