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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does she call the white dog from the neighborhood?

2. What is the occupation of the surprise visitor?

3. Name one of the recipients of Aunt Tam's divided house.

4. Before the revolution, what was the main source of labor in the village?

5. When Hang returns to the village with her mom, she collects what fruit on her first day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Aunt Tam during land reform?

2. Describe Hang's grandfather's house.

3. Describe Ton and Que's meeting.

4. Describe Hang's upbringing.

5. Describe Madame Vera's relationship with Hang.

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

7. Why does a mob come to Que's house to attack her?

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

9. Why does Ton flee the village?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Being a fatherless child brings Hang much anxiety and loneliness when she is young. Can the absence of a person have as much effect as the presence of one? Hang feels better after hearing the story of her father and how she was conceived in love. Why do you think this comforts Hang?

Essay Topic 2

Hang is the daughter of Que, a woman who spends much of her life devoting herself to her family, particularly her brother Chinh. How are Que and Hang different from one another? How are they the same? How do you suppose Hang's actions and philosophies are related to the manner and environment in which she grew up?

Essay Topic 3

Aunt Tam is a complex character. She displays such a loving and tender side to Hang. However, she could also be critical and cold as demonstrated by her interaction with Mr. Duong at Hang's banquet and certain conversations with Que. Why does her behavior change depending on who is on the receiving end? Which side of Tam do you believe to be her true nature?

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