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She is the main character
Ha'
This event is considered the first day of the Lunar Calendar
Tet
Monsoon
The War
Topic
What did Ha do that brought her family bad luck?
She was the first to tap her foot on the floor on the morning of Tet
These are the brothers of the main character
Quang, Khoi, Vu
This action puts in motion misfortune that is to come to Ha's family
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This action puts in motion misfortune that is to come to Ha's family
Ha taps her big toe on the tile
The book is written in this type of literary style
Poetry
What the author wants us to know about the topic
Central Idea
Why does Ha view her dad based on Uncle Son's physical attributes?
He is a father figure in her life.
This character is selfless and makes many sacrifices for their family
Mother
This action/event signals that Communism is getting closer and the South is no longer safe
Sirens ring, school closes early
What tense does the story take place, and how do we know?
Past
Where is the topic of each paragraph generally located?
First sentence
Why does mom pray to an alter?
For father's return
This character never speaks or appears in the story
Father
This action lets the reader know that Ha's mother has decided they will leave South Vietnam and flee to the United States.
Ma asks each person to choose one item to take with them Ma also selects memorable items.
House
Bridge to the sea, or escape route
Titles, headings, and subheadings provides clues to what?
Topic
What members of the family think they should leave?
Mom, Vu, Ha
This character is arguably the driving force for the major conflict in the story
Ho Chi Minh
This event signals that Saigon is Gone
Communist from the North invade and bomb the capital of Saigon
Papaya
Ha and her growth as person; also a better future
The central idea is supported by what?
Supporting details/text evidence