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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. How was Le Ly honored by the Viet Cong when she warned them of a major assault by the Republicans and Americans?

2. What was the traditional gift given to new babies?

3. How old was Le Ly when she was betrothed?

4. How many rooms did Le Ly's childhood home have?

5. What holiday did the Viet Cong use to disguise their eminent attack on Ky La?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Le Ly describe an air attack by the French when she was little?

2. When was the first time that Le Ly saw a Viet Cong fighter up close?

3. How did Le Ly describe her father?

4. In 1986, why was Le Ly filled with grief when she saw fighter bombers and bombs rusting away as she landed?

5. How was Le Ly able to save money to get a house for her, her mother, and son?

6. After the three-day war for Bai Gian and the bombardment that followed, what did the area around Ky La look like?

7. Why was Le Ly's mother under house arrest after Le Ly went to Danang?

8. How was Le Ly released in My Thi?

9. Why did the plane trip to Saigon give Le Ly a sense of peace?

10. How did Le Ly describe Jimmy, her son, when Anh asked about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In 1986, Le Ly had mixed emotions as she landed in Danang. Discuss the emotions that Le Ly felt as she approached the reunion with her family.

Essay Topic 2

The village of Ky La was threatened by both Republican and Viet Cong soldiers. Discuss the military struggle for Ky La.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the reactions of Le Ly, her family, and her employers when it was discovered that she was pregnant.

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