General Book Q's
Is the story an autobiography (a true story)?
No
Where does the story start?
Bainbridge Island, WA
"But only my face and my name are Japanese. The rest of me is American".
- Manami
What is the name of the camp our characters arrive at?
Manzanar
A large plain building, used for temporary housing for soldiers or other groups of people.
Barrack
What are the chapters named for?
Months of the year (March, April, May etc.)
How many days does the family have to leave town?
Four days
"Remember, this is not your fault. I will miss you. And I will pray that I see you again soon".
- Mrs. Brown (the teacher)
Where does the family have meals?
The Mess Hall
To leave a place quickly
Who is the story's narrator?
Manami gets stopped before she is able to board the bus. Why?
She tried to hide Yujiin, the dog, under her jacket.
- Father
What is wrong with Manami?
She has stopped talking.
The act of moving something or someone from one place to another
Relocation
What kind of book (What genre) is this novel?
Historical Fiction
What do the posters all over town say? (One word)
Evacuate
"When the soldiers see you, they are scared too".
- Grandfather
What does Manami's mother do when they move to their new barracks? (TWO examples needed)
makes an altar, arranges the cots, plants a garden
Not giving someone or something fair or just treatment
Who is the author?
Lois Sepahban
Manami asks her mother of three questions, to all of which her mother responds "I don't know". What are her three questions?
1. Why do we have to leave?
2. Where will we go?
3. For how long will we be gone?
"I know you're sad. I miss Yujiin, too."
- Kimmy
Who are Ron and Keiko?
Manami's brother and sister
Individual rights protected by law from unjust or unfair governmental or other interference.
Civil liberties