What holiday is Hà celebrating at the start and end of the story?
Tet
What does an amendment mean?
To change something
How many seconds are their in a month?
Closest wins
604800
Where did Mr. Peruzzi work in before moving to Oahu
New York City
What is the standard for RI 8.1?
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
What style is the novel written in?
Free Verse
What was the document signed in 1776, where we demanded our Independence from England
The Declaration of Independence
How many people live in the state of Hawaii?
Closest to the number wins
1.446 million
What school did Mr. Peruzzi go to?
Duke
What is the standard for RL 8.3
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Why does Hà’s family have to leave Vietnam?
They leave to escape the war.
The pilgrims sailed to America on what ship in 1620
The Mayflower
How many bones does a human have in their body?
Closest to the number wins
206
How tall is Mr. K?
6' 4"
What is our Principles name?
Mrs. Kristin Walje
How does Hà’s papaya tree symbolize both hope and loss in the story?
It represents the comfort and hope she has in Vietnam, but its loss shows the sacrifices she must make when leaving home.
What is the first amendment in our Bill of Rights
the right to freedom of speech, the press, and religion
(naming any of these three can be considered a correct answer)
What is the Hawaii state fish's name? You have to spell it correctly
Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (Reef trigger fish)
What car does Mr. Peruzzi drive
Red Mustang
Name all the rules in our class?
Most to list them wins
No Phones, No Eating, No Yelling, Be respectful, Raise your hand, No running, Hold computers correctly, Bags at the back of the room, Water bottles or juice not on table, etc.
How does Hà’s struggle with learning English affect her identity?
It makes her feel frustrated, isolated, and less confident, but over time she becomes stronger and more resilient.
What document did the Pilgrims sign which became an early example of self-government
The Mayflower Compact
What is the hawaii state flower?
Hibiscus
What are all the sports Mr. K played in high school?
Basketball, Football, Track, Golf, Volleyball, Baseball
What is our school motto?
Respect: Give It, Get It, Live It!