Goodbye, Vietnam Ch 1, p. 8-14

Where is Mai’s family going?

• San Francisco

• Hong Kong

• Chicago

Why will Mai's family get the boat trip for free? 

• Her father is a mechanic and his skills are needed on the boat.

• Her father is a computer programmer and his skills are needed on the boat.

• The grandmother's skills as a healer are needed on the boat.

Why was Mai’s grandfather arrested?

• For illegally delivering babies

• for teaching Mai's father how to be a mechanic

• for stealing rice

Why is Mai’s grandmother raising ducks?

• for Tet

• for Ky

• to sell to pay for their trip

What is NOT one of the reasons Mai’s mother gives to explain why Mai’s family must carry out their secret plan?

• There's no food

• The grandmother will get arrested

• rice is easier to grow in Chicago

• Mai should be back in school

Choose one simile below and explain what is compared to what.

1. “The fish, whose names were Yin and Yang, swam about like two slippery orange suns.”

2. “Her heart was as heavy as one of the three stones that lay upon our altar.” What is compared to what? Why do you think the author chose this comparison?

What number did your teacher give you?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Choose ONE question below.

1. May says she’s never getting married. Why not? Do you agree with her reasoning? Explain your thinking.

2. Before Mai’s mother shares their family’s secret plan with her, she says, “Our lives will depend on your silence.” If you were Mai, would you want to hear a secret like this? Why or why not?

What number did you get?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4