Characters
Who does Jin transform himself into to fit in with others?
Danny
Who begins as prideful and must learn humility?
The Monkey King (The Great Sage)
Who struggles most with wanting to fit in at school?
Jin/Danny
Who is Nisha’s twin brother?
Amil
Where does most of the story take place?
Elevator
Which character would most likely document their experiences?
Nisha
Where does the Monkey King originally rule?
Heaven/Flower Fruit Mountain
Who is the mythological figure who must learn humility?
The Monkey King
Who does Nisha and Amil leave behind?
Kazi
Which character appears first in the elevator after Shawn’s death?
Buck
Who is the exaggerated, stereotype-driven character who embarrasses Danny at school?
Chin-Kee
Who does Jin kiss that he shouldn't of?
Suzy Nakamura
What country does Jin attend school?
America
Where does Nisha begin her journey before Partition forces her to leave?
India
Which character shows that the cycle of violence has been happening for generations?
Uncle Mark
Who did Shawn kill?
Frick
What two groups are shown living side by side before being separated during Partition?
Hindus and Muslims
Who is Jin’s best friend who he later feels embarrassed by?
Wei-Chen
Where does Nisha’s family travel after leaving their home?
Pakistan
Which character helps show that violence affects innocent people too?
Dani
Who is the historical figure that Nisha and Amil discuss, known for promoting peace instead of violence?
Ghandi
What kitchen tool does Nisha use to grind spices in her home?
Mortar and Pestle
Who is Jin’s love interest at school?
Amelia
What event divides India into two separate countries and forces millions of people to migrate?
The partition
What idea drives the cycle of violence that Will struggles with throughout the elevator ride?
Revenge