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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. What is the traditional length of mourning?

2. What new business brings a rougher crowd and wealthier clients?

3. What scares Hang inside of her grandfather's house?

4. When Hang returns to the village with her mom, she collects what fruit on her first day?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was a typical breakfast for Hang?

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

3. What happens when a tavern is built in their neighborhood?

4. What does their neighbor Vi say about Chinh?

5. How does Hang feel about the telegram?

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

7. Why does Aunt Tam dislike Chinh?

8. Describe Hang's grandfather's house.

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

10. What happened to Aunt Tam during land reform?

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

Aunt Tam is obviously very financially successful. She is able to provide material things for Hang that Que cannot. However, Aunt Tam is also alone and bitter. How does money help Tam cope with problems in her life? Do you think money buys happiness?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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