Inside Out & Back Again pages 73-111 Part II

The symbol of the moon suggests...

• the family's love of South Vietnam.

• Father's connection with the family.

• a new hope.

• the death of their old life.

Why did Mother choose "America" as their destination when leaving Guam? CHOOSE TWO

• "more opportunities . . . for . . . boys ready to work"

• "scholarships"

• "home of a cousin she has never met"

• "many Vietnamese moved there when North and South divided years ago"

• "where [Uncle Son's] sister lives and can help"

How do Ha and her family end up in Alabama?

• They are sponsored by a "cowboy"

• Uncle Son becomes a "cowboy"

• Mother dates a "cowboy"

• Brother Vu beats up a "cowboy"

Why does Brother Quang refer to Mother's amethyst ring as "the last tangible remnant of love"?

• it's the only thing she has left of Father

• he likes using big words no one can understand

• they bought the ring for her out of their leftover money

• the ring symbolizes Mother's connection to her parents

Answer explanation

In the poem, "Floating," Ha notes, "We are told to sip water only when we must so our bodies can stop needing."  What is she referring to when she says "needing"?

• Wanting to get off the ship

• Using the bathroom 

• Craving food

• Being hungry

In the poem, "Last Respects," what are the people paying respects to?  Choose 3

• Titi and her family leaving

• Brother Khoi's dead chick

• The papaya tree

• Ha's doll

• The loss of Saigon