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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 goes to an old colleague whose family owns what kind of business?
(a) Fish sauce.
(b) Dumplings.
(c) Rice farming.
(d) Silk.

2. One of Hang's roommates accuses the others of stealing what object?
(a) Sewing machine.
(b) Winter coat.
(c) Mirror.
(d) Jade pendant.

3. What kind of factory does Hang work in?
(a) Automobile.
(b) Coal.
(c) Glass.
(d) Textile.

4. What does Hang's mother give her after the neighbor teases her?
(a) A doll.
(b) Mangoes.
(c) A book.
(d) Barley sugar sticks.

5. What is the traditional length of mourning?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) One week.
(d) Six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Chinh accuses Que of hurting his image and reputation?

2. How often does Hang write Aunt Tam?

3. What minority region does Ton end up in?

4. What motorized transportation do Que and Hang take in order to reach the village?

5. When Que returns to the village, how is Chinh regarded?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hang perceive the snow?

2. Describe Madame Vera's relationship with Hang.

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

4. Describe Hang's upbringing.

5. What does Hang think is Uncle Chinh's motivation for visiting?

6. How does Hang feel about the telegram?

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

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

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

10. Why does Que leave the village?

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