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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. Who helps Hang get her exit visa?

2. What does Hang use to warm herself on the train?

3. During her celebration, Hang escapes to a neighbor's house to do what?

4. What is Hang's transportation to her Aunt Tam's house?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the English artist's paintings.

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

3. Why does Que and Aunt Tam's relationship become strained?

4. Is Hang's acceptance into university a cause for celebration?

5. Why does Hang like duckweed flowers so much?

6. What was Chinh's reaction to Que's accident?

7. What is Hang's relationship with her male traveling companion?

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

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

10. What does Hang envision for her future?

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

After Aunt Tam's passing, Hang discovers several of her aunt's possessions, including two wedding gowns and the gold earrings she had given Hang. Discuss the significance of these items to the owner and the story. What do they say about Aunt Tam?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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