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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 Uncle Chinh's specialty dish?

2. The visitor reminds Hang of what color of night?

3. What is Que's occupation since the accident?

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

5. How many stops until Russia at this point in the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the English artist's paintings.

2. Describe Hang's first visit to see Uncle Chinh in Moscow.

3. Why has Chinh summoned her?

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

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

6. What is Aunt Tam's response to Mr. Duong's favor?

7. How does Hang feel about Aunt Tam's village?

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

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

10. Who is My. Duong?

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

Being a fatherless child brings Hang much anxiety and loneliness when she is young. Can the absence of a person have as much effect as the presence of one? Hang feels better after hearing the story of her father and how she was conceived in love. Why do you think this comforts Hang?

Essay Topic 3

Aunt Tam is a complex character. She displays such a loving and tender side to Hang. However, she could also be critical and cold as demonstrated by her interaction with Mr. Duong at Hang's banquet and certain conversations with Que. Why does her behavior change depending on who is on the receiving end? Which side of Tam do you believe to be her true nature?

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