The Novel 1
In which city is Noodle Pie set?
Hanoi.
How many people are in Andy's Australian family?
4. Mum, Dad, sister and himself.
What is 'pho'?
A type of noodle soup seen as comfort food, eaten as breakfast in Vietnam.
The Vietnam War was also known as what war?
The American War.
In which year was La Salle College established?
1954
Who wrote Noodle Pie?
Ruth Starke
What is a Viet Kieu?
A Vietnamese person who has moved away from their country and have returned.
What was the name of the family restaurant?
Phuong Nguyen
What is the capital city of Vietnam?
Hanoi.
Name the 3 colours of the Aboriginal flag.
Red, black, gold.
What is Andy's Vietnamese name?
Anh.
How much money did Tuoc pay the Custom's officer to not search their bags?
US$20
Who was Uncle Hop?
Aunty Mo's husband.
What is the name of the currency (money) in Vietnam?
The dong.
What is the name of Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese’s dog?
Toto
What is Andy's sister's name?
Mai. (page 9)
What are 'circles of welcome'?
The order in which the Vietnamese stand representing levels of importance. (As at the airport when the family greeted Andy and Tuoc)
What was the average weekly wage for Vietnamese at the time of the book?
$14.
What is the other name for Saigon?
Ho Chi Minh City
What does CoViD19 stand for?
Corona Virus Disease 2019
On which airline did Andy and Tuoc fly to Vietnam?
Vietnam Airlines.
How did Minh greet Andy at the airport?
She wrinkled her nose, stuck out her tongue and pulled a cheeky face.
Name 3 different types of gifts did Tuoc bought to Vietnam for his family?
Cosmetics and toothpaste, deodorant, moisturizers, shampoo, conditioners, vitamins, headache tablets, perfumes, cigarettes, wool jersey, electric rice cooker, wool jacket, whisky, box of coloured pens,
Which other country ruled Vietnam for 70 years and influenced the culture?
France.
Which Australian animal is known to have cube shaped poo?
The wombat.