Vocabulary
if something happens in a careless way
Clumsy
What job does Pacy dream about having?
Author and Illustrator
Can you mention 5 animals present in the culture of China besides the rat?
tiger
rabbit
dragon
snake
horse
goat
monkey
rooster
dog
pig
What does Dad most likely mean in the beginning of the story when he says he will turn into a snowman on his way to work?
a. He will wear many layers of clothing to stay warm.
b. He will not be able to move because he is so hot.
c. He will play in the snow with the main character.
d. He will be covered in many layers of snow.
d. He will be covered in many layers of snow.
A person who always tells the truth has this trait.
honesty
If a situation feels tense and uncomfortable
awkward
Explain what Pacy's father means when he calls being a author and an illustrator a "cold door"?
It would lead to a hard life/ not very successful
What is the name of the author?
Grace Lin
Why does Dad most likely tell the main character the story about the philosophers and the orange fish?
a. to teach her how to make good choices
b. to warn her about the difficulty she will face in life
c. to explain that she knows herself better than anyone else
d. to show her how there can be different opinions about the same topic
c. to explain that she knows herself better than anyone else
Someone who shares and helps others is showing this trait.
kindness
What is the definition for the word doubts?
being unsure about something
What does Pacy mean when she says that her Dad's words warmed me as though I had put on a fur coat?
His words made her feel happy, brave, comforted, ect.
What is a main theme of the story?
a. It is not difficult to choose your career.
b. You have to practice in order to get better at something.
c. Being brave means doing things you are uncomfortable with.
d. You have to complete projects by yourself if you want them done correctly.
c. Being brave means doing things you are uncomfortable with.
If a character never gives up, even when things are hard, they have this trait.
perseverance/ determination
when you trust or depend on someone..
relying
What is the name of Pacy's friend who moved away and is coming back to visit?
Melody
In what person is the book narrated?
First person
How long has Pacy had the goal of becoming an author and illustrator?
2 years
Someone who thinks of new ideas and solves problems in a smart way has this trait.
creativity
What is the definition for the word resolutions
promises to do or not do something
What is the name of the boy Pacy likes...
Steve Mercer
True or False: In third-person point of view, the narrator is a character in the story.
False
Why does Pacy dislike Dun - Wei?
because he moved to live at her best friend's house
If a character can be trusted to do the right thing and follow through on promises, they have this trait.
responsibility