Hometown
The monsoons brought heavy rain to Vietnam. Rain that falls rapidly and in large amounts is called…
What is torrential?
Ha’s family was stuck at sea for weeks, with little food and water. When someone is unable to leave a place, they are…
What is stranded?
Ha and her brothers all look similar because they share features. When someone looks like another person, they…
What is resemble?
Ha felt embarrassed when kids at school made fun of her for being Vietnamese. A painful feeling from knowing you did something wrong is called…
What is shame?
After escaping Pink Boy on the way home, we can infer that Ha felt _____________, or a sense of assurance free of anxiety and stress.
What is relieved?
Ha and her family had to make a difficult decision to leave their home. When someone leaves a place with no intention of returning, they…
What is abandon?
On the ship, Ha had to find clever ways to make do with little food. Someone good at solving problems in tough situations is…
What is resourceful?
The food in Alabama was very different from Vietnam, but Ha did her best to try to deal with it. When something can be endured, it is…
What is tolerable?
When Ha was angry with Pink Boy, she said she wanted to do this action to him.
What is scissor kick?
Pam and Ha's relationship grew over time and developed into something special. When something grows...
What is blossom?
Ha’s life in Vietnam was full of traditions. A tradition repeated the same way each time is called a…
WHat is a ritual?
Before leaving Vietnam, Ha's brother and her made a promise to each other to protect their most prized possessions. This promise is called a...
What is a pact?
Ha's teacher tried her best to make things better for Ha, but ultimately she was making it harder. Her name was...
Who is Miss Scott?
Ha’s anger hit a breaking point when classmates teased her saying "Boo-da". A powerful upward movement of emotion is called…
Ha eventually changed her thinking about Alabama. When someone makes changes, usually for the better, they…
What is amend?
Ha sees signs that things in Vietnam are changing. A sign of something to come is called a…
What is a portent?
Ha and her family must accept that their old life is gone and move forward. When someone officially gives up something, they…
What is resign?
Ha’s mother believed strongly that their family should learn English and go to school. A firmly held belief is called a…
What is conviction?
Mother's chanting was an attempt to make Ha calm when she was upset. Something that helps reduce discomfort is…
What is soothing?
Ha learned that some people are cruel, but not everyone is the same and there are good people out there. When something does not follow the usual rule, it’s called an…
What is exception?
The war in Vietnam made it impossible for Ha’s family to stay, meaning their escape was…
What is inevitable?
At times, Ha felt overwhelmed with fear and worry on the ship causing her to stress.
What is panic?
Mother sometimes spent time alone engaging in Buddhist rituals.
What is solitude?
As time went on, Ha figured out how to stand up for herself confidently when classmates were unkind and racist.
What is assertive?
Ha gave Pam seeds as a gift. This was one of the last _____________ Ha had from Vietnam.
What is remnant?