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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. Aunt Tam prepares which of Hang's favorite foods?

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

3. Who helps Hang get her exit visa?

4. Aunt Tam says that Madame Dua's husband left because of which of her characteristics?

5. The artist was originally from what country?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Hang's nostalgia about fog.

4. Describe the English artist's paintings.

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

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

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

8. Who is My. Duong?

9. Who is waiting for Hang and what does he want?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Aunt Tam notes that Ton left the village (and Hang's mother) and killed himself because he could endure anything but shame. Discuss the merits of pride. Is pride a positive or negative attribute of a person? In Ton's case, what other solutions might he have explored while still maintaining a sense of pride?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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