Up from the Sea
The poet uses ________ to show dialogue
italics
When did the earthquake and tsunami take place? Month and Year.
Who are in Kai's immediate family right before the tsunami?
Mom, Grandma, Grandpa
Who becomes Kai's protege?
Guts
Great Depression, 1930s
Up from the Sea is an example of a ________ novel
verse
Who does Kai not like at the beginning but eventually learns to appreciate and respect because of their shared tragedy?
Taro Nishi
When is the last time Kai "sees" his grandmother?
When he identifies her body
Who were Kai's best friends? What happened to each in the tsunami?
Shin - survived. Ryu - missing/dead.
Why doesn't Kai's dad find him immediately after the tsunami?
He was in rehab
Why is the pine tree important to Kai? (2 reasons)
It is the only tree that survived, and it is the one he climbed during the tsunami
What did Kai's grandfather do during the tsunami?
He sailed into the wave
What does "hafu" mean?
Half Japanese, half foreign
Who does Kai credit when he reunites with his dad?
Tom
Why is the pine tree important to Kai? (2 reasons)
It is the only tree that survived, and it is the one he climbed during the tsunami
What does the O-Bon festival celebrate and accomplish?
Celebrates deceased ancestors. Guiding spirits to the afterlife with lanterns
When Kai tries to leave the auditorium to find his family during the aftershocks, who all try to stop him? (3 people).
Aki-Sensei, Taro Nishi, Keiko
How is Kai treated for being "hafu?" Use 1 specific example of how he was treated from the novel.
Never passed ball to him, spit on him, kicked him.
Why is it important that Kai throws away his broken phone when he’s in New York?
It’s a step toward healing and overcoming his grief.
What is the Tanabata festival and how do people celebrate it?
It celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi. According to legend, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar.
People generally celebrate this day by writing wishes on small pieces of paper and hanging them on bamboo
What does Kai say about how his world changed after his dad left?
His world became focused on soccer ("one small ball")
What is the significance of the last section of the book titled "Arrived?"
Varies. Teacher evaluation of answer.
Why does Kai choose to stay in Japan?
He wants to help his community rebuild