All-American Slurp
What vegetable did the Lin family struggle with?
celery
Who is the narrator's best friend?
Meg
What was wrong with the pigeon in the beginning of the story?
Its wing was broken.
What does Aaron yell at the boys while they chase him?
"Cossacks!"
Where does Meg take the narrator at the end of the story, and what do they get?
Dairy Queen for milkshakes
What happens when the Lins host the Gleasons for Chinese dinner?
The Gleasons don't follow proper Chinese etiquette
What country is the grandmother from?
What does the grandmother do with birds?
She feeds them, talks to them, and shows their reflections in the mirror.
What did the narrator do to escape the embarrassing slurping?
She escaped to the bathroom and hid.
What was the first embarrassing thing that the father did at the restaurant, before the slurping?
He brought a dictionary and flashlight to read the menu.
What is the fire going to be used for in the clubhouse?
to kill Pidge
Who stops Aaron from taking Pidge to the gang the first time?
Aaron's mother
How did the Lins feel at the Gleasons' dinner party?
uncomfortable but polite
What was the difference of the mother and father when learning English?
The father was systematic, and the mother memorized a few phrases.
How does Aaron's father react to the pigeon?
He is impressed with the splints that Aaron made for Pidge's wings.
What does Pidge's freedom represent?
The goat's freedom.
How did the narrator show her mother that she needs jeans?
The narrator rode a boy's bike in a skirt.
What is a major theme of the story?
1. We all want to fit in despite differences.
2. Heritage is important, but adjusting is necessary.
3. Respect other cultures.
What is a major theme of the story?
1. Life is precious.
2. Freedom is important in life.
3. The best presents can't be given.
Why does Aaron bring Pidge to the clubhouse?
He wants to be a member of the older boys' club.