Characters
Who is the main character in Inside Out and Back Again?
Ha
What is the setting of Inside Out and Back Again?
The setting of Inside Out and Back Again is Vietnam.
What difficult decision does Ha's family make?
Ha's family must decide to stay in Vietnam or leave Vietnam.
How does Ha leave Vietnam?
Ha leaves Vietnam on a ship.
What two things does Ha love?
Ha loves her mother and the papaya tree.
What are the names of Ha's brothers?
Vu, Khoi, Quang
What is the problem in Vietnam?
There is a war in Vietnam.
What decision does Brother Quang want to make? Why?
Brother Quang wants to stay in Vietnam to fight.
How does Ha feel on the ship?
Ha feels sad, angry, hungry, scared.
What is Brother Vu's nickname for Ha?
Brother Vu's nickname for Ha is Ha Ya.
What happened to Ha's father?
Ha's father was captured.
When does the story take place?
The story takes place in 1975.
What decision does Brother Khoi want to make? Why?
Brother Khoi wants to stay in Vietnam to see father.
What are three foods the Americans give Ha?
The Americans give Ha apples, oranges, bananas, sweet bubbly drinks, chocolate drops, and fruity gum.
What is Brother Quang's nickname for Ha?
Brother Quang's nickname for Ha is Ha Ma.
What is the name of Ha's friend who leaves Vietnam?
The name of Ha's friend who leaves Vietnam is Titi.
Where in Vietnam does Ha's family live?
Ha's family lives in South Vietnam.
What decision does Brother Vu want to make?
What are TWO problems for Ha on the ship?
There is no food, bathrooms, or lights. The ship stops moving. The communists chase Ha's family.
What food does Ha's family eat on the ship?
Ha's family eats rice on the ship.
The name of Ha's uncle is Uncle Son.
Where do the communists live?
The communists live in North Vietnam.
Mother does not know because her family wants different things and it is difficult.
Who helps Ha's family leave Vietnam?
Uncle Son helps Ha's family leave Vietnam.
What city is Ha's family from?
Ha's family is from Saigon.