Who
Who are the two main characters?
Premila and Santha
What did the headmistress say the girls "new, English" names are?
Pamela and Cynthia
Why did the headmistress/principal change the girls names?
The names were too hard for her to say.
How long has the Headmistress/Principal been in India?
15 years
A _______ is when you take a nap.
Siesta
Who changed the girl's names?
the headmistress/principal
What is the main conflict about the story so far?
The Headmistress/Principal has changed the girls' names OR the girls' education is not valid at school anymore.
Why did Santha say "thank you" when the Headmistress changed her name to Cynthia?
She is small and wanted to be respectful.
How old are Santha roughly?
5 - 5 1/2 years old
Jay'Lyn has a quick ____ because she is smart and funny.
Wit
Who used to teach the girl's at home, before they went to school?
their Mother
What were the sisters' reactions to the Headmistress/principal changing their names?
Premila was quiet, Santha said "thank you"
Why was the family forced to move to Zorinabad, India?
Their father is in the military.
Where is the setting of the story?
Zorinabad, India
To _______ is to deal or manage your depression, anger or stress.
Cope
Who is part of the Civil Service and is stationed in Zorinabad, India at the time of the story?
their Father
What is the relationship between Santha and Premila?
They are sisters.
Why is the girls' education "not valid" in their new school?
Indian schools/education were not "official" or up to British standards
How old is Premila roughly?
8 years old
We thank members of our __________ because they protect and serve our community and citizens.
Civil Service
Who is too sick to teach the girls at home anymore?
their Mother
What did the girls' mother compare British people to?
A dog's curly tail
Why did the girls' Mother refuse to take them to school before?
She thought the British were narrow minded.
How many days have the girls gone to this school so far?
1 day, it is their first day of school
My dad is on his __________ because he is traveling while in the armed forces.
Tour of Duty