Chapter 1
Bandit is awakened by a splash of water because of this.
What is Awaiting Marriage slips on the beans that she didn't clean up and breaks the water jug?
What color dragon does Bao Lord compare the ocean to?
In China, Shirley was 10 but in America, Shirley was actually this old.
What is 9?
This boy asks Shirley to play stoop ball with him.
Who is Joseph?
Shirley's father buys her these when he realizes that she isn't getting happier living in America.
What are roller-skates?
Who is Precious Coins?
Mother did this hobby throughout the entire journey.
What is knit?
The principal at her new school didn't have any of this.
What is hair?
Shirley does this after she is asked her to play stoop ball.
What is bow?
Shirley memorized a poem that had 4 Disney characters in it. Name 2 of them.
Who are Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Chip & Dale?
Who is Uncle Sam?
Father makes Shirley's bed out of this.
What is two drawers and three cushions?
What is meatball with peppers, onions and sauce?
By this chapter, Mother has learned to make the most delicious type of these.
What are cupcakes?
This woman is the landlord of the building that Shirley lives in and takes piano lessons from.
Who is Señora Rodriguez?
Grandfather is the patriarch of the family. That makes Grandmother this.
What is the Matriarch?
Father sends Shirley to the store to buy this type of cigarettes.
What are Lucky Strikes?
Shirley thinks Mrs. Rappaport must have been this type of bird in a previous life?
What is a cardinal?
Shirley buys this type of gum at the deli she ducks into for safety.
What is Juicy Fruit?
Shirley's music teacher takes these out of her mouth before she starts giving her music lessons.
What are her dentures?
The book starts during the year 4645 of this animal.
What is the dog?
Father had four friends over to visit with Mother and Shirley. Name two of their names.
Who are Mr. Hu, Mr. Tan, Mr. Lin and Mr. Koo?
Shirley prays to this goddess for mercy when she thinks Mrs. Rappaport is going to punish her with the pole.
Who is Kwan Yin?
This is the name of the parrot that torments Shirley during her piano lesson.
What is Toscanini?
What is Amitabha?