Comprehension
Comprehension 2
Vocabulary
Judgements
100

Kai immigrated from what country to the United States?

China

100

What did Kai and Young do to pass the time on Angel Island?

Watched and played basketball.

100

I _________ my eyes from the sun because it was bright.

averted

100

He was staring at the floor and wringing his hands. He wouldn't make eye contact with anyone. How is he feeling.

He was feeling nervous/sad

200

What is the genre of "Kai's Journey to Gold Mountain" and how do you know?

Historical fiction because it tells a story that is set in a real place in the past, but the characters never existed.

200

Why does Kai compare some men on the island to "caged tigers"?

The men were angry and felt trapped because they were on Angel Island.

200

Are you _________ me of cheating?

accusing

200

There are balloons, cake and streamers in the room. What is going on?

Birthday Party

300

What is the main problem in "Kai's Journey to Gold Mountain?"

Kai is afraid he will never see his father again.

300

Why is Kai coming to America?

His father is a US resident and has sent for Kai to join him.

300

Kai had to go through an ________ in order to see his father.

interrogation

300

They are driving and have umbrellas, sand castle toys, towels and swim things in their car. Where are they heading?

The beach

400

Why does Young not say goodbye to Kai?

He is sad that Kai is leaving and jealous that Kai is leaving before him.

400

What happens to Kai after 5 weeks on Angel Island?

He is called for his interrogation.

400

The teacher gave the students a ________ look because they were not following expectations.

stern

400
Young wouldn't say goodbye to Kai. Young was feeling...

sad/jealous

500
Is Kai's time on the island all bad? Are there any good things or positives during his time on the island?

Answers may include: plums, basketball, Young

500

Why does Kai finally get to join his father?

He passes his interrogation.

500

The principal ___________ promises to lead the school to success.

solemnly

500

Kai scanned the crowd for his father when he got to San Francisco. Kai was...

excited