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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Hang is reminded of a traumatic experience when her friend took her to what Eastern European city?

3. Who does Hang receive a telegram from?

4. Hang's male companion shuts off what?

5. What was the name of the campaign that returned the land to the village

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hang feel about the telegram?

2. Describe Hang's grandfather's house.

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

4. Why does Ton flee the village?

5. Why does Que leave the village?

6. What realization does Ton have about the food vendor and his half-wit wife?

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

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

9. Why does Aunt Tam dislike Chinh?

10. Why does Que leave the village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Ton has a new life and a new family, he is drawn back to the village and to Que. What does this say about Ton and Que's love for each other? What does it say about both of their moral characters?

Essay Topic 2

Ton allegedly committed suicide when his new wife refused to let him return to Hanoi for Hang's birth. Tam says that it was because he could endure anything but shame. How has Ton been shamed in this situation? Is suicide shameful? How has his shame been passed on to Hang?

Essay Topic 3

Although Tam and Que have come to each other's aid over the years, they have a difficult relationship. Describe how Aunt Tam and Que are related to each other and how this might explain the way they act towards one another.

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