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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. Makeshift bicycle taxis are known as _____.

2. The festival of Tet celebrates what occasion?

3. What was Hang's mother's occupation after her mother passed away?

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

5. Which of the following is not part of Hang's typical breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does a mob come to Que's house to attack her?

3. Why does Aunt Tam dislike Chinh?

4. Describe Madame Vera's relationship with Hang.

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

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

7. Describe Hang's first meeting with Aunt Tam.

8. According to Chinh, why is Ton's family considered an enemy of the country?

9. Describe Hang's upbringing.

10. Describe Hang's upbringing.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Hang says Que and Aunt Tam were both stuck in the past. In what ways are they the same? Do their different ways of coping result in different outcomes? Is there a good way to be stuck in the past?

Essay Topic 3

Aunt Tam is a survivor - she survives being denounced, having her land stolen from her and seeing family members die. She ends up being quite successful in her village. Do you think Aunt Tam could have been successful anywhere else? What do you think kept Aunt Tam from leaving to pursue success elsewhere? Was this a wise choice?

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