Characters
She is the main character.
Who is Há?
Now known as Ho Chi Minh City, it was a major location of the Vietnam War.
What is Saigon?
Becoming refugees, not being immediately accepted , and Pink Boy's constant bullying added to the _________ of our novel.
conflict
How does Vu' show his love for his sister? (How does he help her)?
He teaches her self-defense.
Ha' often ______(s) for a juicy, ripe papaya.
yearns
He is the oldest brother.
Who is Quang?
The war took place in this country.
What is Vietnam?
How does the Cowboy's wife make the family feel upon meeting them?
She makes them feel unwelcome.
What does Khoi agree to do in order to help Ha' each day?
He takes her to school and back home every day on his bicycle.
We sometimes need ____ to get our thoughts together and spend time in silence.
solitude
He is 14 years old and loves animals.
Who is Khoi?
They escaped on this.
What is a boat?
How does Ha' feel as she looks around the school cafeteria?
She does not know where she fits in. She feels so different from the other students.
What did the family do that made the Cowboy's wife very happy?
They got baptized at her church.
I feel absolutely _____ after a long car ride as I look forward to the adventure!
giddy
She is sad, hardworking, loves her family.
Who is Mother?
What is Alabama?
Twisted, especially in pain or struggle is the definition of:
contorted
Há feels SO much better when she realizes ____
Pam and Steven are not laughing at her. They want to be her friend.
She __________(s) her mouth after eating a sour lemon.
puckers
He was captured by communists and was never seen again.
Who is Father?
Há was bullied there.
What happened at Há's new school?
What was a special item that Há tried to hold on to?
doll
A kind teacher in Há's new school
Ms. Washington
I really appreciate your kindness and _____. Your gift is beautiful.
generosity