What did Charles’ 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Carlsen, say in a letter to the Hwangs?
He was excellent in math and science but vocabulary was below average
Who did Ming want a better life for?
Charles/his son
Where do the Hwangs live?
Iowa (Mercy Lake)
How did Charles react when he saw his parents breaking plates?
sad, disappointed (extra sticker for quote: “I wish you would be happy for me.”)
What is Ming’s job now?
Salesman
Who liked history?
Charles
Where in China did the Ming and Sansan live?
How did Ming and Sansan help Charles speak English better?
Spoke English at home
What color were Charles’ school supplies?
Blue
Who came to build the railroads in the US?
Chinese Immigrants
Where did Charles get accepted to? What college?
Harvard
How did Sansan practice her English?
Watching television
What is Ming's grandfather’s favorite food?
Yellow Watermelon
Who liked calligraphy?
Where was a place that Charles liked to read?
In front of the TV or at recess
How many rice bowls were in Sansan's carpetbag?
6 rice bowls