Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Ha
Who did the US support in the Vietnam War?
The South
What is Tet?
Vietnamese New Year
He is missing in action.
How did the Americans create more space on the aircraft carrier to allow refugees on board?
They pushed the helicopters overboard.
Who is the youngest brother?
Khoi
Which part of the country does the narrator and her family live?
The South
What type of calendar is used to decide when Tet is?
Lunar
How long has the narrator's father been missing?
For 9 years.
What day does the narrator and her classmates talk about current events at school?
On Friday
Who is the narrator's best friend?
What is the capital of South Vietnam?
Saigon
What are only boys supposed to do on the first morning of Tet to bring good luck?
Touch the floor
Where did TiTi move to?
America
Who tries to hatch an egg?
Brother Khoi
Who is the oldest brother?
Quang
What is a tropical storm in Asia called?
A monsoon
What does the narrator do on the first morning of Tet?
She wakes up early and touches the floor.
What is the hatching of an egg a metaphor for?
Hope
Why does the narrator "feel smart?"
Because she is saving money for herself.
Who is their teacher?
Ms. Xhing
What 3 countries border Vietnam?
Cambodia, Laos, and China
What is one thing Vietnamese should not do on Tet?
Sweep or splash water
Why doesn't the narrator's family move to America?
They are waiting for their father to return.
Where was the narrator's father captured?
On Rt. 1.