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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does Hang write Aunt Tam?
(a) Every week.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Four times a year.
(d) Every month.

2. Who does Tam blame for her brother's exile and death?
(a) Ton's new wife.
(b) The French.
(c) Ton.
(d) Chinh.

3. Que saves her increased profits to buy what?
(a) A new roof.
(b) A second market stand.
(c) New clothes.
(d) A tutor for Hang.

4. Name one of the recipients of Aunt Tam's divided house.
(a) Ton.
(b) Thoa.
(c) Bich.
(d) Vu.

5. What was Hang's roommate's recent purchase?
(a) Lipstick.
(b) English dictionary.
(c) Record player.
(d) High heel shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does Hang live in at the start of the book?

2. Que's hut is located in what kind of neighborhood (economically)?

3. Hang's male companion shuts off what?

4. Which of the following subjects does Ton teach in the village?

5. What does Hang see outside the train that reminds her of her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the fate of Ton's sister and mother during this time.

2. How does Ton win the respect of the people in his new village?

3. How is Ton received by the other villagers?

4. Why does Que leave the village?

5. What happened to Aunt Tam during land reform?

6. Why does Aunt Tam dislike Chinh?

7. Describe Ton and Que's meeting.

8. Why is Hang disturbed by seeing an old street vendor with dirty feet?

9. Describe Hang's grandfather's house.

10. Describe Que's life in the year following her mother's death.

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