Hard 1
How old is HA?
10 years old
Where is Ha from?
Vietnam or Saigon
What POV is the story told from?
First person
Where is Saigon?
South Vietman
Who wrote the book?
Thanhha Lai
What is Tet?
The first day of the lunar calender.
Where was Ha's Father?
He was lost at sea
What do people gain on tets day?
They all gain one year in age.
What item does Ha find valuable?
Her doll
Which of the following describes Ha's relationship with her mother? 1. Difficult 2. Troubled 3. Loving
Loving
Which one of Ha brother can speak English?
Brother Khoi
What is happening to Vietnam during this time in the book?
War.
What is Brother Khoi's secret?
He is holding a dead chicken in his pocket
Who are the people that are destroying Ha home and what are they called?
What type of text is used in the book?
Poems/free verse
What does mother think about the President of Vietnam?
He is a liar.
What happens to the ship during the middle of the voyage?
They lose their engines and miss the rescue boats.
What is the first poem in the book called?
Year of the Cat.
What country does the ship that rescues Ha and her family come from?
America
What is one of Brother Quang favorite things to do?
Engineering
What did Ha grab a handful of before she left her house for good?
Rice.
Who is Ha's best friend?
Titi.
The papaya is mentioned again and again in the novel, what does it symbolize?
A promise of a better time.
What does Mother lose that symbolizes Father's love for her?
An amethyst ring.
Which island is Tent City?
Guam