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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. Hang thinks the visit is motivated by what?

2. What is the name of Que's neighbor and confidante?

3. Makeshift bicycle taxis are known as _____.

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

5. Ton goes to an old colleague whose family owns what kind of business?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Hang's upbringing.

3. Why is Hang disturbed by seeing an old street vendor with dirty feet?

4. What does Chinh think of Que's occupation?

5. How does Hang feel about the telegram?

6. Describe the fate of Ton's sister and mother during this time.

7. Why does Chinh scold Hang when he arrives?

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

9. What was a typical breakfast for Hang?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aunt Tam notes that Ton left the village (and Hang's mother) and killed himself because he could endure anything but shame. Discuss the merits of pride. Is pride a positive or negative attribute of a person? In Ton's case, what other solutions might he have explored while still maintaining a sense of pride?

Essay Topic 2

Hang makes a decision to not be like her mom and aunt - stuck in the past. Should one ignore the past when moving to the future? Can one succeed without remembering the past? Why role does your background play in your identity and is it something anyone can ever leave behind?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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