What do they eat on the boat while fleeing Vietnam?
Rice
Who is the narrator of this book?
Kim Ha
What war is happening at the begining of the book?
The Vietnam War
What happened to Ha's father?
He was captured by the North Vietnamese one year before the story takes place.
Where do Ha and her family live at the start of the book?
Saigon, South Vietnam
What kind of fruit tree does Ha have in her backyard in Vietnam?
Papaya
Name two of Ha's friends?
Pam and Steven
The boat thatHa and her family are on is sailing to which country?
Thailand
What does Ha bring with her when she leaves Vietnam?
Doll
What does Brother Khoi sneak on to the ship?
A baby chick
What food does Cowboy give to them which they don't like?
Fried Chicken
Name all three of Ha's brothers
Brother Vu, Khoi, Quang
What is the name of the island where Ha's family stay before moving to America?
Guam
Where do Ha and her family end up?
Alabama, US
The end of the book is 1976, the Year of the _____?
Dragon
What does Mrs. Washington give to Ha for christmas
Papaya
What is the name of Ha's bully?
Pink Boy
What state does Ha move to?
Alabama
The boat that Ha and her family are on gets rescued by who?
THE US
What did Ha's father give to her mother as a symbol of their love?
An amethyst ring
Ha buys herself this sweet treat even though she is supposed to spend the money on pork.
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Fried dough
Who tells mother about the ship to leave Vietnam?
Uncle
What does Ha eat for lunch and where?
Candy on the toilet
What were the two sides of the Vietnam war?
North and south
What holiday is happening at the very beginning of the book?
Tet, Lunar New Year