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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 does Hang consider the "greatest human sadness?"

2. What is the name of the hated man whom Aunt Tam has promised not to serve?

3. This color plays an important role in Hang's childhood and is associated with what emotion?

4. The visitor reminds Hang of what color of night?

5. In Aunt Tam's story, what is the name of the man who was promoted to governor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hang envision for her future?

2. What is the relationship between Madame Dua and Aunt Tam?

3. Why has Chinh summoned her?

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

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

6. How does Que treat Hang when she returns from the celebration at Aunt Tam's?

7. What is Aunt Tam's response to Mr. Duong's favor?

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

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

10. Describe Hang's nostalgia about fog.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Tam and Que have come to each other's aid over the years, they have a difficult relationship. Describe how Aunt Tam and Que are related to each other and how this might explain the way they act towards one another.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Aunt Tam is a survivor - she survives being denounced, having her land stolen from her and seeing family members die. She ends up being quite successful in her village. Do you think Aunt Tam could have been successful anywhere else? What do you think kept Aunt Tam from leaving to pursue success elsewhere? Was this a wise choice?

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