Theme
Characters
Vocabulary
Self-Awareness
Relationship Skills
100

What theme is shown when Hà continues to stay hopeful during difficult times?
 

What is resilience/perseverance?

100

Who is the main character of the novel?
 

 Who is Hà?

100

What does “refugee” mean?
 

 What is a person forced to leave their country for safety?

100

What is it called when you recognize your own feelings?
 

 What is self-awareness?

100

What is it called when you recognize your own feelings?
 

 What is self-awareness?

200

What theme is shown through Hà’s family staying together during their journey?

What is the importance of family?

200

Which brother teaches Hà self-defense?
 

 Who is Brother Vũ?

200

 What does “ration” mean in the novel?
 

 What is limiting supplies like food or water?

200

Name one healthy way to express anger.
 

 What is talking calmly, journaling, breathing, or asking for help?

200

Name one healthy way to express anger.
 

What is talking calmly, journaling, breathing, or asking for help?

300

Which theme is most connected to Hà learning English and adjusting to America?
 

 What is change and adaptation?

300

  Who helps Hà learn English and feel accepted in Alabama?
 

Who is Miss Washington?

300

 What does “embroider” mean?
 

What is decorating cloth with needle and thread?

300

What does confidence mean?
 

 What is believing in yourself and your abilities?

300

What does confidence mean?
 

 What is believing in yourself and your abilities?

400

What lesson does Hà learn by the end of the novel?
 

What is accepting change while keeping your identity?

400

What character trait best describes Mother?
 

What character trait best describes Mother?
 

400

Using context clues, what does “confide” most likely mean?
 

 What is to trust someone with personal information?

400

 Why is it important to know your strengths?
 

What is it helps build confidence and goals?

400

Why is it important to know your strengths?
 

What is it helps build confidence and goals?

500

 How does the title Inside Out and Back Again connect to the novel’s theme?

 What is Hà’s life being turned upside down and rebuilt again?

500

How does Hà change from the beginning to the end of the story?
 

What is becoming more confident and accepting of her new life?

500

Why are context clues important while reading?
 

 What helps readers determine word meanings?

500

What is a growth mindset?
 

 What is believing you can improve through effort and practice?

500

What is a growth mindset?
 

 What is believing you can improve through effort and practice?

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