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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. Why does the Communist quandrant leader get angry at Hằng's mother?

2. Why does LeeRoy feel worse around Hằng?

3. What does Hằng confess to Linh?

4. Why does LeeRoy rap?

5. How does Hằng react when she sees herself in the mirror?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways are the stories LeeRoy tells related to Hằng’s memories?

2. Why are Linh’s first words to Hằng significant?

3. How does Chú Quốc try to convince Hằng to sign the documents and what does it reveal about him?

4. How does Hằng’s definition of home change?

5. In what ways have LeeRoy’s dreams changed at the end of the book?

6. What is the significance of the feast the islanders make for Hằng and the girl in the cave?

7. What is the significance of the Ferris Wheel?

8. Why does Hằng blame herself for her mother’s death?

9. Why do we get a bit of LeeRoy’s perspective and then Hằng’s perspective as she remembers?

10. Why is Hằng upset when Angie arrives at the stables?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how LeeRoy’s cowboy aspirations change over the course of the novel. Do you think he has given up being a cowboy or has he become a real cowboy? Share evidence from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the various forms of relationships and love in the story. How do the different types of love impact Hằng, Mr. Morgan, LeeRoy, Cora, and Chú Quốc?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of redemption. Do you think Chú Quốc is able to overcome his guilt and redeem himself in his eyes? What makes you think so?

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