Characters
Who is visiting Lucy’s family in the story?
Yi Po
What grade is Lucy in?
6th grade
Why was Lucy upset that Yi Po was visiting?
She wanted her own room after Regina moved out
What is Lucy Wu’s ethnicity?
Chinese American
What is one overall theme of the book?
Embracing culture
Which of Lucy’s siblings ripped her quilt?
Regina
What state does Lucy live in?
Northern Virginia
Why was Lucy upset about going to Chinese school?
She couldn’t play basketball
What traditional food was eaten at Lucy’s birthday party?
Dumplings
What is one thing Lucy hated at first that ended up being good for her?
Yi Po coming or Chinese school
Who is Lucy Wu’s crush?
Harrison Miller
At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the restaurant that they were at?
The Golden Lotus
What did Sloane do to Lucy’s house during Halloween?
TPed it
What dish does Yi-Po make on Lucy’s birthday that symbolizes long life?
Long noodles
What discovery does Lucy make that changes her opinion on her great aunt?
She learns about Yi Po's experience in China.
She learns more about her Chinese culture from Yi Po.
Yi Po is the only family member that truly cares about her love for basketball.
Who made the game winning shot in the basketball game?
Talent
What restaurant did Lucy go to for her birthday every year?
Mamma Lucia’s
What did Lucy find in the school bathroom?
A mean rhyme Sloane wrote
What is mah-jongg?
A traditional tile Chinese game
How does Yi-Po’s character impact the overall theme of the story?
She brings more context to the culture
What is the name of Sloane's group in Lucy's mind?
The Amazons
Where did Lucy’s father find Yi Po?
A noodle restaurant in China
What did Sloane’s mom do before the free throw contest?
She brought a lot of canned food to vote for Sloane
How does the "Great Wall" represent the cultural gap between Lucy and her Aunt Yi Po?
It represents the differences in their experiences, values, & ways of thinking
How does Lucy change throughout the book when her "perfect year" doesn't go as planned?
She learns to adapt to unexpected changes or events