Julie Teacher
Who is the narrator of the story?
Ha
Which brother is the youngest
Brother Quang
The type of tree that Ha loves
What is a papaya tree?
Who did the US support in the Vietnam War?
The South
Where do they move to?
They move to Alabama.
What type of calendar is used to decide when Tet is?
Lunar
Who is Brother Vu's inspiration?
Bruce Lee
What superstition does Ha rebel against?
Touching the floor first when a male is supposed to.
What food does Ha's family try in America but does not like?
The fried chicken.
When this kid bullies Ha, her life begins to turn inside out.
Who is Pink Boy?
What is the capital of South Vietnam?
Saigon
What food does the cowboy bring for the mom as a gift?
The catfish.
Who tries to hatch an egg?
Brother Khoi
Where do they stay in America before the sponsor?
They stay in Florida.
Who is the oldest brother?
Quang
What is a tropical storm in Asia called?
A monsoon
Why is the mother strict towards the kids?
She wants the best for them and for them to succeed.
Other than New Year's, what else does Tet double as?
Everybody's birthday.
What did they eat on the ship?
They ate cooked rice.
What is one thing Vietnamese should not do on Tet?
Sweep or splash water
What 3 countries border Vietnam?
Cambodia, Laos, and China
Why doesn't the narrator's family move to America?
They are waiting for their father to return.
Why does Mrs. Washington help the kids?
Her son sent her pictures of Vietnam when he was at war, and she feels empathetic for the kids.
Why do they act this way for the New Year?
They believe that "how we act today foretells the whole year."
What food do they eat only on Tet?
Bánh chung.