Relationships
What happened to Ha's dad?
He was captured and killed
What is Ha's favorite fruit?
Papaya
What is a papaya?
A fruit
Where did Ha's family move?
Alabama
At the beginning of the book, are Ha's relationships with her brothers positive or negative?
Negative
What did Ha think of her American sponsor?
She loved him
What is a refugee?
Someone who had to leave their home due to war or violence
Who is Ha's next door neighboor?
Miss Washington
When Ha's family moves to Alabama, who was their sponsor?
A cowboy
What did Ha's mother want to sell?
An amethyst ring
What is Tet?
The first day of the lunar calendar
Where was the second "tent city" located?
According to Ha's mom, why do Ha's brothers tease her?
Because they adore her
At first, where did Ha's mother choose to move?
Paris
What is a monsoon?
A seasonal change in wind directions
Where was the first "tent city" located?
Guam
While Ha's mom is picking a place to move, who does Ha say lives in Paris?
A cousin of Ha's mom that hasn't been met
During the family meeting, which brother agreed to fleeing Vietnam?
Brother Vu
What is bougainvillea?
A climbing plant with purple and red flowers
What does Ha eat while hiding in the bathroom at school?
Hard rolls