Characters
Which character wants to be a vet?
Khôi
What food does Hà think is making fun of the Vietnam flag?
a hot dog
"Clang clang clang, a spoon chimes against a glass bowl" (Lai 173) is an example of:
Onomatopoeia
Why does Hà confess her mistake of tapping her toe on the floor during Tết to her mother?
She feels guilty for doing so, and feels as though she brought bad luck to her family by doing that
What is Ms. Sirignano's favorite color?
Green
Which character works as a chef in Guam?
Vū
What is Hà's choice item that she brings on the ship to escape Vietnam?
A mouse-bitten doll
"Stitches appear in slow motion, the needle a worm laying tiny eggs that sink into the brown cloth" (Lai 52) is an example of a:
Metaphor
What does mother's amethyst ring symbolize?
The ring is a tangible memory of father's love
What is Ms. Nietzel's favorite snack?
Hint: It is NOT Reese's!
Pretzels
Which character is 14 years old?
Khôi
What year does the story take place in?
1975 - The Year of the Cat
"we're so startled we stand like trees" (Lai 164) is an example of a:
Simile
What finally causes the family to find peace with father's absence?
They take the fact that the amethyst ring goes missing as a sign that father is gone
Does Mr. Coscia prefer salty or sweet snacks more?
Salty!
What are the actual names of Hà's two friends in Alabama, and what does Hà call them?
Pam & Steven, she calls them SSsì-Ti-Vân and Pem
Why does The Cowboy choose Hà's family to sponsor?
He is impressed by Brother Quang's studies in engineering
"Fruit in bite sizes, drowning in sweet white fluff" (Lai 166) is an example of:
Personification
How does Hà feel when Ms. Scott shows the class pictures of war in Vietnam?
She is sad, and wishes Ms. Scott showed the happy parts of Vietnam like the food and celebrations.
What are Mrs. Dixon's kids named?
Maddie and Lucas
Which character does Mother want to be a lawyer when they grow up?
Hà
What does Hà give Pam on Christmas?
Flower seeds from Vietnam
Find an example of a simile in the text, and explain what the simile is comparing
Answers will vary
What does this quote, which takes place as the family is boarding the ship, tell us about Brother Vū?
"Brother Vū steps up, placing mother in front of him and lifting me onto his shoulders. His palms press Brothers Quang and Khôi forward" (Lai 61-62)
Brother Vū is acting as a leader in this quote. He is strong, and protective of his family, wanting to keep them safe.
Name 3 of the instruments that Ms. Sirignano knows how to play
Piano, guitar, bass guitar, cello, saxophone