characters
setting
events in the plot
random novel facts
china facts
100
he faces a series of test to prove his "dragonness."
who is windrider
100
The setting at the beginning of the novel.
What is the Middle Kingdom or China.
100
He sails on a ship with Moon Shadow from the Middle Kingdom to the Golden Mountain.
Who is Hand Clap.
100
This is the Golden Mountain.
What is America or the U.S.A.
100
China's calendar is based on this.
What is the moon or the lunar cycle
200
he is the leader of the company and enjoys a "righteous wine."
who is uncle bright star
200
Moon Shadow travels by ship to this country to meet his father here.
What is the Golden Mountain or U.S.A.
200
They throw a brick through the front window of the Company's building.
Who are white demons.
200
These destroy most of the city of San Francisco.
What is an earthquake and a fire.
200
China celebrates this by repaying old debts and fixing broken relationships.
What is the Chinese New Year.
300
the main character and narrator of dragonwings
who is moon shadow
300
The Tang people's town is in this city and state.
What is San Francisco, California
300
To avenge the beating of his son, this man fights Black Dog, but ends up killing someone else.
Who is Windrider
300
A demon is this.
What is a white American.
300
Moon Shadow places a picture of this god in his home and in the Whitlaw's home.
Who is the Stove King
400
he was raised in luxury back home in china and now resents having to work for a living
who is black dog
400
The name for the area within the city where all the Tang people live.
What is Chinatown
400
Black Dog is addicted to this drug.
What is opium.
400
A queue is this.
What is a braid.
400
Windrider and Uncle Bright Star finally get back together and make amends at this Chinese festival.
What is the Feast of Pure Brightness
500
a devout Buddhist and cook for the company
who is white deer
500
The city and state where Windrider and Moon Shadow move to follow Windrider's dream.
What is Oakland, California.
500
Black Dog (and Windrider "back in the day") belonged to this brotherhood - or gang.
What are the Sleepers.
500
A softskin is this.
What is a human.
500
All Chinese men are called this by the white demons because they can't pronounce their names.
What is John.
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