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What does Ha send into the sea along with the chick?
Her doll
How many brothers does Ha have?
3
What is Tet?
Vietnamese New Year
Who read the letter to Mrs. Holton?
Elijah
How did Mr. Leroy die?
He had a heart attack, fell off his horse, and died
Ha was sad to leave behind her...
Papaya Tree
From what country does the ship which rescues them come?
America
On which island is Tent City?
hint: Vu was a chef!
Guam
What did Mrs. Holton’s letter from American say?
her husband died
Who did the preacher shoot in order to steal the money?
Mr. Highgate
What is the tradition when new people come to Buxton?
They rub and ring the Liberty Bell
What is the name of the neighbor lady who helps tutor Ha?
Miss Washington
Who are Ha's friends?
Pam and Steven
What did the preacher do with Mr. Leroy’s money?
He used Mr. Leroy’s money to gamble
Why did Mr. Leroy give his money to the preacher?
The preacher wanted to help Mr. Leroy get his family out of America
What did Elijah find when he entered the barn/tavern?
A woman, baby, and men chained up
Why did Ha's mother and father move from North Vietnam to South Vietnam?
to flee communism
How is Ha's family able to leave the "Tent City in Florida?
an American Family chooses to sponsor them
How did Elijah fool his parents when he went with Mr. Leroy?
He told his parents that he was at Cooter’s and he told Cooter’s mom that he was going home
The name of the child that the preacher kidnapped (hint:carnival)?
MaWee
What was the preacher's plan for Elijah at the carnival?
to have Elijah perform in the circus for money
What does Ha get from Pem that makes her so happy?
a new Doll
What finally convinces Mother to accept that Father is gone?
She loses the Amethyst stone that Father gave her
What is the name of the baby that Elijah rescued?
TOOMAHEENEE
What type of Snake did the preacher describe to Eli and Cooter at the beginning of the book?
Hoop Snakes