Chapter 22
What does the captain want Manjiro to do while he's in school?
Take on an apprenticeship / trade school
What did the captain mean when he told Manjiro that he " is the man of the house now"
Answers vary
What did Manjiro want to do for Catherine for "May Day?"
Manjiro's supposed to fill a basket with flowers and a note, then drop the basket off on the front step of a girl's house. If she opens the door, she's supposed to chase him down and kiss him.
Why is Manjiro and the other apprentice are always sick?
Mr. Hussey wouldn't or couldn't feed Manjiro or the other apprentice enough.
The Statue of Liberty holds her torch in the left hand. True or false?
This statement is false. She holds the torch in her right hand.
Why does the captain take on a new position?
because "the farm just can't cover all the bills."
What book does Manjiro discover? What does this book tell him?
everything he needs to know to navigate at sea.
Who helped Manjiro write the poem for Catherine?
Terry
What is wrong with Manjiro when he moves to Mr. Hussey's shop for his apprenticeship
He is homesick for Japan and homesick for the Whitfields.
Who won the basketball game between Warriors and Lakers last night?
Warriors.
What happens to Tom while he is celebrating his victory for winning the race?
Tom's father beats Tom up in front of the crowd, then drags him and the horse away.
What was the baby's name that Mrs. Whitfiled gave birth to?
William Henry
What negative thoughts did Manjiro have after he overheard Catherine's conversation with her friends?
America isn't all that it's cracked up to be, and people aren't as welcoming and free as they could be. Some people even have slaves.
After Manjiro's last dream, what does he wake up to?
he opens his eyes to see Mrs. Whitfield—she's taken him back to the Whitfield house
Who invented the lightbulb
Thomas Edison
Why does Manjiro want to keep the horse race a secret from the captain?
Manjiro is older now and wants to make his own decisions. He also knows the captain will not approve and he may get in trouble.
pg 172- what do you think "epitome" means?
ideal example. an perfect example
Why does Manjiro compare Catherine to a whale or rice?
This is all he knows and it's his true love.
Give 3 reasons in why Manjiros experience at Hussey's house was negative?
He is homesick
He is hungry
He is cold. Not enough warmth. constantly sick
name the first song heard in the Lion King?
circle of life
What happens to manjiros perspective of Tom? How does his perspective change?
He realizes Tom is mean because his father is mean. This causes him to have compassion.
What does Manjiro mean when he says ""I used to be afraid of blue eyes," Manjiro whispered to William. "But how could anyone be afraid of you?"
Leave it to a baby to make everything better. They're like little tiny blank slates. What's more telling here, though, is how Manjiro still sees himself in Japan in the future and apart from his adopted American family
What perspective does Manjiro have about both America and Japan that he wishes everyone knew?
he realizes that everyone thinks they are better than anyone. We are more alike than we are different.
What is Ms. Franklins favorite Disney Movie?
Frozen
Who was the 16th president?