Natasha
Daniel
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Why
Who
100

Where is Natasha and her family from

Jamaica

100

What country is Daniel from (be careful)

United States

100

Why does Charlie (Daniel's brother) leave college

He got suspended (asked to leave temporarily)

100

Why does Natasha call Daniel Red Tie

Because he is wearing a red tie for his interview

100

Who is described as "good at everything" and asked to withdraw from Harvard?

Charlie

200

What is Natasha's goal in the book

To stay in the conuntry

200

What country is Daniel's parents from

Korea

200

What does Daniel's parents do for a living? (hint pg 30)

They own a beauty supply store

200

Why doesn't Natasha want to go back to Jamaica

possible ans:  She wants to go to college in US

                     US is her home

                    Jamaica is not a safe place

200

Who writes poetry but is expected to be a doctor?

Daniel
300

Where does Natasha go with Daniel for their first "date"

Coffee shop

300

How does Daniel feel about his brother Charlie

He doesn't like him,

300

What does Irene think about her job

she needs it.  It is her only contact with others

300

Why is Natasha not talking too much to Daniel when they first get to the coffee shop

She doesn't see the point in getting to know him since she is likely leaving

300

Who is so lonely that work is her favorite thing so she can see people?

Irene

400

What are two traits that Daniel likes about Natasha

She's cute, she's smart

400

What does Daniel like to do

Write

400

What did Natasha's dad want to be when he came to America? (hint pg 40)

An actor

400

Why is Natasha so upset when the receptionist at the immigration office tells he she has to come back tomorrow since she missed her appointment

She will be deported by then

Or She was frustrated because it was Irene's fault she was late

400

Who is given a DUI which leads to his family being deported

Natasha's father

500

What does Natasha do everyday

Go to the immigration building

500

Where is Daniel supposed to be going when he meets Natasha?

College Interview

500

What does Natasha's mother do to help Natasha be able to go to college (hint pg 22)

Buys her a fake social security card

500

Why does Natasha feel hopeful when she leaves the immigration office?

She was given the name of an immigration lawyer to help her

500

Who almost gets hit by a car when they are not paying attention in a crosswalk?

Natasha