Goodbye, Vietnam Ch 13

Why is Kim crying when her mother drops her off with Mai's family for the day?

• She can't find her mom

• Loi's friends made fun of Kim's hairstyle

• Her flute was stolen

Who stole Kim's flute?

• Le Hung

• Loi's "friends"

• Binh

What are three good things that happen after Loi decides to return to Vietnam?​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)  

• Loi will get money
• Loi will ride on an airplane
• Loi returns Kim's flute
• ​Loi will find a wife
• Mai's family will move to Chicago

Why does Mai cover her ears the night Loi leaves?

• To block out the sound of people crying because they can't see out the window

• To block out the sound of Dao's baby crying

• To block out the sound of people crying because they are being sent back to Vietnam

CHOOSE ONE QUESTION BELOW.

1. Why do you think refugees leave their homes if there is a chance they might not be able to stay in the place they end up, or might be sent back to the countries they left? If you or a family member made a journey like Mai’s, why did your family decide to take such a risk?

2. The people in the Hong Kong refugee camp wait in line for an hour or more just for a glimpse of the sky through the warehouse’s only window. If you were Mai, would you wait for a turn? Why or why not? What’s something you’ve waited a long time for?