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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. What was Hang's mother's occupation after her mother passed away?
(a) Factory worker.
(b) Street vendor.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Farmer.

2. Que and Hang must walk how many miles to get to the river?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

3. Who led the accusations against Ton's mother and sister Tam?
(a) Uncle Chihn.
(b) The village leader.
(c) Que's aunt.
(d) The pillars of land reform.

4. What field was Hang's grandfather in?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Education.
(c) Traditional medicine.
(d) Politics.

5. When Hang and Que return to Que's village, Hang is fascinated by little figurines made out of what material?
(a) Clay.
(b) Jade.
(c) Paste.
(d) Copper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the white dog belong to?

2. What is the traditional length of mourning?

3. Chinh tells Que that she should stay away from Ton because he is a(n) ______.

4. What role has Chinh been promoted to?

5. Hang is reminded of a traumatic experience when her friend took her to what Eastern European city?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chinh think of Que's occupation?

2. Describe Hang's grandfather's house.

3. How is Ton received by the other villagers?

4. What happens to Que's plan to build a new roof for their hut?

5. What is the significance of the song Hang's roommate plays on the record player?

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

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

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

9. According to Chinh, why is Ton's family considered an enemy of the country?

10. Explain the significance of Ton's birth sign in his escape.

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