Novel Composition
Who is the author of the novel?
Jean Kwok
Who is Aunt Paula's son?
Nelson
What subject does Kim struggle most with in school?
English
What is the term for the idea that any American has equal opportunity regardless of social class and background.
The American Dream
How did Kim measure money?
Skirts
What is a factory (especially for clothing) or workplace that employs workers at low wages and provides terrible working conditions?
Sweatshop
What was Matt's girlfriend's name?
Vivian
Who helps the Changs find a new apartment?
Mrs. Avery
What is the symbol poverty?
Skirts
Who said: "We are decent people and we repay our debts."
Mrs. Chang
When does the story take place?
1980s
Which character taught Kim to wear makeup?
Annette
Why does Aunt Paula invite the Changs over for dinner?
True or False: A theme of the novel is that the American Dream is unattainable.
False
"rubber" vs "eraser" is an example of what?
Dialect
What type of characterization is explicitly written in the text?
Who was the intolerant teacher that taught Kim's 6th grade class?
Mr. Bogart
What was Kim's initial response to Harrison on her tour?
She thought it was a special place but was sad she couldn't afford it
What is a symbol of longevity, happiness, and wealth?
Gold
"Jim was unlike other business man. He always made sure the clients got what they paid for" is an example of what kind of characterization?
Indirect
What is the term for variations in word pronunciation?
Accent
Who was mute for much of the story? (Say the name for points)
Park
What was the solution for Kim's perfect grades when she was accused of cheating?
An oral exam
Name a theme of Girl in Translation. Explain.
Answers may vary. I will be the judge.
Clothing, the American Dream, etc.