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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does LeeRoy think he has turned into a sap?
(a) He wants to write poetry.
(b) Thinking about the history of the Comanche makes him want to cry.
(c) He feels sentimental towards the canyon.
(d) He likes seeing Hằng more than he cares about food or the rodeo.

2. What does LeeRoy do to help Linh?
(a) He calls a hospital.
(b) He grabs a first aid kit.
(c) He calls a vet because Linh's vet is closest to the ranch.
(d) She grabs her shirt and tries to wipe her skin.

3. How did LeeRoy get treatment for his injury?
(a) LeeRoy ignored the injury.
(b) David insisted the vet check LeeRoy over.
(c) LeeRoy went to the hospital.
(d) LeeRoy called his parents and they arranged a doctor.

4. Why does LeeRoy feel worse around Hằng?
(a) He feels bad that she got involved in the confrontation with the cowboys.
(b) Since he squeezed her hand in the truck, he notices she is a girl.
(c) He feels bad she saw him hurt and that it may have upset her.
(d) He is worried that being in the truck stirred up painful memories for her.

5. What was the warning Hằng was given in the cave?
(a) Stay in the cave until dark.
(b) Do not let the cave flood.
(c) Drink enough water so you do not get sick.
(d) Do not let the pirates see you.

6. What is Hằng considering she may do next?
(a) She is planning on leaving with LeeRoy when he leaves the ranch.
(b) She is wondering if she can ask for work on the ranch or can make a shelter on the land to be near her brother.
(c) She hopes Cora will adopt her.
(d) She plans to stay with En-Di and her uncle.

7. Why was Hằng given reeds?
(a) They could use the reeds as weapons to defend themsleves from pirates.
(b) The reeds were edible and would give her something to eat.
(c) They could scratch insect bites with the reeds.
(d) If the pirates came, she and the girl could breathe underwater so the pirates could not find them.

8. What does Hằng think of LeeRoy's rap?
(a) She laughs and says she loves it.
(b) She says it is awful.
(c) She calls it a bad poem.
(d) She changes a few lines for him.

9. What does Hằng reveal in the stables, after the argument?
(a) She tells the truth about how Linh and her were separated at the airport.
(b) She tells everyone she wants to return to Vietnam.
(c) She tells everyone she will leave.
(d) She tells everyone she will sign her uncle's documents and testify before a judge.

10. What does Cora do for Hằng?
(a) She gives her a horse.
(b) She cuts her hair, puts on makeup, and sews her dresses that hide her scars.
(c) She teaches Hằng to cook American food.
(d) She offers to adopt Hằng.

11. What surprises LeeRoy about Hằng's reaction to his offer of a piggy-back ride?
(a) She scowls and decides to walk.
(b) She accepts and even giggles like a girl.
(c) She refuses and punches his arm.
(d) She races him to the truck, instead.

12. Who helps LeeRoy, Hằng, and David?
(a) A random cowboy takes on the cowboys in a fight.
(b) The gate man calls the police to have the cowboys arrested.
(c) Jack the hemp man stops Hằng and comes back with helpers.
(d) Mr. Morgan arrives and gets them back to the ranch.

13. Why does Hằng's uncle not want to hear the truth about what happened to Linh?
(a) It will not help him adopt Linh and that is the only thing he cares about.
(b) He does not want Hằng to get upset by remembering.
(c) He thinks the truth will make him too sad.
(d) It will just make him feel worse about not being able to help the family.

14. Why does the Ferris wheel man let Hằng ride for free?
(a) He likes her dress.
(b) He feels bad for LeeRoy.
(c) She agrees to say "I reckon so."
(d) The fair is not too busy so he is letting some people on the ride for free.

15. What hurts Hằng when she falls?
(a) A rattlesnake bites her.
(b) Fire ants bite her.
(c) She hits her head on a rock.
(d) Linh's horse steps on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does LeeRoy do to try to get Hằng to smile?

2. What happened on the island after the pirates left?

3. Why does LeeRoy rap?

4. What does Angie's dance teacher teach her?

5. Why might Chú Quốc cry at Hằng's story, when he asked for a happy story?

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