Important
What is the theme of this story?
Resilience, kindness.
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Mia Tang
Who is the author of the book?
Kelly Yang.
Where is Mia's family from?
China
What is Mia's passion in the story?
Writing.
Who is the owner of the motel in the story?
Mr. Yao
What was this month's article about?
Protesting people against scammers.
What are Mia's responsibilities at the motel?
Working the front desk, dealing with guests, cleaning the rooms.
What are Mia and her parents frustrated about in the story? How does this change later on?
Mr. Yao's unfair treatment/bullying. Mia and her family work to buy the motel from him.
Mia's friend, supports her throughout the story.
Lupe
What did Martin Luther King Jr. and his followers fight for?
Civil Rights of African Americans in the U.S
How is Mia treated at school? What causes it?
Mia was bullied by her classmates for being an immigrant.
What does Mia call guests whom stay for a long time in the motel? What about those who stay for a short time?
Weeklies, Dailies.
Artist/ Mia's friend
Hank
Where will the 2028 Olympics be held?
Los Angeles, California.
How did Mia try to earn money besides working in the motel? Did it work out for her?
Mia wanted to submit an essay for a contest. Her paper was disqualified.
Where did Mia and her family work towards the beginning of the story?
Restaraunt
Motel guest who treated Mia and her parents poorly
Mrs. Becker.
What is celebrated every year on Jan. 20?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
What happens to Mia's family in the restaurant? What caused this to happen?
Mia dropped plates/dishes.