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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 does Hang use to warm herself on the train?

2. The artist painting the landscapes has not returned to his homeland in how many years?

3. Two burly men ask Hang if she has what commodity to sell?

4. Hang left for Russia via what airport?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hang envision for her future?

2. What realization does Hang have while staying at her Aunt's house before a celebration for Hang's acceptance into school?

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

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

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

6. Describe the English artist's paintings.

7. Describe Hang's nostalgia about fog.

8. What decision does Hang come to that night and why?

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

10. Why does Hang like duckweed flowers so much?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hang is the daughter of Que, a woman who spends much of her life devoting herself to her family, particularly her brother Chinh. How are Que and Hang different from one another? How are they the same? How do you suppose Hang's actions and philosophies are related to the manner and environment in which she grew up?

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

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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