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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 gift does Hang buy for Madame Vera?

2. Hang wants to sell what to get more money?

3. Hang offers what candy to her traveling companion on the train?

4. When Hang returns, her mother is doing what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why has Chinh summoned her?

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

7. Why does Hang like duckweed flowers so much?

8. Why does Hang move out of her mother's house?

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

10. What does Hang envision for her future?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Aunt Tam takes on a more prominent role in Hang's life as she grows older - visiting once a month, writing letters, providing for Hang's education expenses. How does her "mothering" affect Hang's relationship with her own mother? Does it seem as though Hang ever chooses Aunt Tam over Que? Why do you think Aunt Tam is so interested in Hang?

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