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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 gift does Hang buy for Madame Vera?
(a) High heels.
(b) Cognac.
(c) Book.
(d) Silk shawl.

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

3. This color plays an important role in Hang's childhood and is associated with what emotion?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Delight.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Anger.

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

5. One of the guests reveals to Hang that her Uncle summoned her to Moscow to do what?
(a) Interrogate her about Aunt Tam.
(b) Borrow money from her.
(c) Ship imported goods.
(d) Meet potential suitors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Duong do after Aunt Tam embarrasses him?

2. What fruit does Hang's traveling companion offer her?

3. Hang wants to sell what to get more money?

4. Uncle Chinh's wife holds what position?

5. Uncle Chinh demands what of his sister?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the relationship between Madame Dua and Aunt Tam?

3. Describe Hang's nostalgia about fog.

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

5. Why does Hang move out of her mother's house?

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

7. What is Hang's relationship with her male traveling companion?

8. Describe the apartment Uncle Chinh has been staying at.

9. What is the story Aunt Tam tells about an honest minister?

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

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