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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. Ton remarries - his new wife is the daughter of the village ______.
(a) Teacher.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Vice president.

2. When Hang returns to the village with her mom, she collects what fruit on her first day?
(a) Passionfruit.
(b) Guavas.
(c) Papayas.
(d) Mangoes.

3. Tam advises Hang to honor who?
(a) Her teachers.
(b) God.
(c) Her ancestors.
(d) The president.

4. Hang is born how many years after Que leaves her village?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Ten.

5. Where does Hang's Uncle Chinh live?
(a) Hanoi.
(b) Fountain Valley.
(c) Beijing.
(d) Moscow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Ton have with his new wife?

2. Uncle Chinh's wife is part of what organization?

3. When Hang and Que return to Que's village, Hang is fascinated by little figurines made out of what material?

4. What happens when Ton and Hang's mother are reunited?

5. Which of the following is not a product found in the street markets Hang describes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What reminds Ton of his previous life with Que?

3. Describe Madame Vera's relationship with Hang.

4. How did Hang's mother react to misfortune?

5. What happens when a tavern is built in their neighborhood?

6. How does Hang feel about the telegram?

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

8. Describe Ton and Que's meeting.

9. What does their neighbor Vi say about Chinh?

10. What realization does Ton have about the food vendor and his half-wit wife?

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