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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. Where does Hang go after Aunt Tam's banquet for her?
(a) On vacation.
(b) To university.
(c) Back to her village.
(d) To the beach with friends.

2. How many stops until Russia at this point in the story?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

3. How does Hang describe the current landscape?
(a) Nostalgic.
(b) Sterile.
(c) Oppressive.
(d) Welcoming.

4. Hang imagines her future in what setting?
(a) University.
(b) Rural.
(c) American.
(d) Industrial.

5. Hang remembers following her mother to a village outside and seeing who by large pond?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A little boy.
(c) A young wife.
(d) An elderly teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hang recalls an artist who was inspired by what weather phenomenon?

2. Mr. Duong asks Aunt Tam to help which relative of his?

3. Who saw Hang off to the airport?

4. What is Hang's transportation to her Aunt Tam's house?

5. Who is the researcher who Uncle Chinh is staying with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Hang's acceptance into university a cause for celebration?

2. What was Chinh's reaction to Que's accident?

3. Describe the apartment Uncle Chinh has been staying at.

4. How does Hang feel about Aunt Tam's village?

5. What decision does Hang come to that night and why?

6. Why does Que and Aunt Tam's relationship become strained?

7. Describe Hang's first visit to see Uncle Chinh in Moscow.

8. What is Hang's relationship with her male traveling companion?

9. Descrive Hang's feelings toward the color purple.

10. Why does Hang move out of her mother's house?

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