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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. Hang receives a new telegram when she returns. Who is dying?

2. Hang discovers that her mother was in a car accident with what consequence?

3. On the train in Russia, Hang's traveling companion does what?

4. What is the name of the government housing where Uncle Chinh lives?

5. What floor does Uncle Chinh live on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hang like duckweed flowers so much?

2. Describe the English artist's paintings.

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

4. Describe Hang's nostalgia about fog.

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

6. What realization does Hang have while staying at her Aunt's house before a celebration for Hang's acceptance into school?

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

8. What is the story Aunt Tam tells about an honest minister?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aunt Tam is obviously very financially successful. She is able to provide material things for Hang that Que cannot. However, Aunt Tam is also alone and bitter. How does money help Tam cope with problems in her life? Do you think money buys happiness?

Essay Topic 2

Ton allegedly committed suicide when his new wife refused to let him return to Hanoi for Hang's birth. Tam says that it was because he could endure anything but shame. How has Ton been shamed in this situation? Is suicide shameful? How has his shame been passed on to Hang?

Essay Topic 3

Hang makes a decision to not be like her mom and aunt - stuck in the past. Should one ignore the past when moving to the future? Can one succeed without remembering the past? Why role does your background play in your identity and is it something anyone can ever leave behind?

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