Vocabulary
A betrayal of one's principles for reasons of expedience
Sellout
What brand was going out of business?
Hostess
What is Bich Nguyen often called?
Beth Nguyen
How many Vietnamese are living in the U.S.?
More than 1.3 million
What is the most iconic American snack cake?
Twinkies
A surviving memorial of something past
Relic
What does Nguyen do when she hears the brand was going out of business?
She buys a box of Twinkies
What university did Nguyen graduate from?
University of Michigan
What percentage of the nation is Vietnamese immagrants?
3%
Was Twinkies the first product to be produced from the company Hostess?
No
The absorption and integration of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture
Assimilation
What does Nguyen have associated with Twinkies?
Her childhood memories
What city of Vietnam was Nguyen born in?
Saigon
What is Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism?
"Triple Religion"
Who was the creator of Twinkies?
James Dewar
A shop that sells candy
Confectionery
Does Nguyen think Twinkies are unhealthy?
Yes
How many books did Nguyen write?
3
What is Atheism?
No belief system
What is Twinkies described as?
"Gold sponge cake with creamy filling"
A thing that is indulged in; a luxury
Indulgence
Where does Nguyen place the box of Twinkies?
On the top shelf
Where does Nguyen teach writing and literature
Purdue University
What percentage of Vietnamese Americans are in poverty?
10.6%
After Hostess filled for bankruptcy, when did it return to the shelves?
2013