"The job of ambassador is harder than I thought..."
Shirley because she did not speak the language and did not understand certain gestures.
What happened on Shirley's first day of school?
She did not speak or understand English, and she kept trying to wink
Why did Bandit take coins to see Grandmother with her?
Coins is the favorite and if he was on Shirley's leg, Grandmother wouldn't punish her
At the New Year's celebration in China, he told stories all through the night.
Grandfather
In China, this person was Shirley's dearest friend
Fourth Cousin
“That’s what friends are for…”
Emily. She shared her lunch with Shirley after finding out she had to save her money.
Describe Shirley and Mabel's first interaction.
Shirley walked in front of home plate and Mabel slid into her, got out in the baseball game, and Mabel punched Shirley in both eyes
Why had father screamed the night that the lights had gone out?
Shirley got red paint handprints every where
Mother reminded Shirley, at school, this is what she was
China's Ambassador
He was a green bird that Shirley took for a walk
Toscanini
"Remember always the tale of Wispy Whiskers, who did not cry when his beautiful stallion ran away. All his neighbors, though, were certain it was a sign of his ill fortune..."
Grandfather, because he wanted Shirley to learn that things are not always as they seem.
Who were Sean, Seamus, and Stephan?
The three naughty boys Shirley babysat for
How did Shirley feel at the beginning of the book while in America?
Lonely, like she couldn't do it
Until she came to America, she has no interest in cooking
Mother
She sat on an uncomfortable chair and listened to baseball games
Shirley
“It is not too early to plan. College is expensive, but it is the most valuable treasure a person can have…”
Shirley's mother and father know that college and a good education are the most valuable treasures a person can have.
Where did Senora Rodriguez go? How did that affect Shirley's family?
Senora Rodriguez went to see her daughter so Shirley's family watched the building
How did Shirley do in school? How did this affect her relationships with her peers?
Very well, she got A's in Arithmetic and spelling. Her peers thought of her as a Teacher's pet (did not want to be friends with her)
This person's father was a psychiatrist, and she knew where her Father's secret book was
Emily
Father took the junk he found here and turned it into presents for every resident in the building
Basement
“One man. Many opportunities. For no matter how late in the game, he, by himself can make a difference.”
Mrs. Rapaport said this because she was making a comparison between Americans having opportunity and taking advantage of it and Jackie Robinson having opportunity and taking it in baseball.
Is the Story of Shirley Temple Wong believable? Give reasons why or why not.
Yes or no, as long as evidence is used to support the answer
What did Shirley’s father do for all of the tenants in the building?
created something for all of them
He called Shirley the future president
Jackie Robinson
It was her suggestion that Shirley would be the sixth grade representative at the Christmas Assembly
Emily