While in China, how did Lina Gao learn the English language?

• From a tutor.
• Watching American TV shows.
• From Lao Lao, her grandmother.
• From her parents.

What kind of water did Lina ask for?

• Sparkling water
• Still water
• Water kind
• Flavored water

What do Millie and her mom do to make extra money?

• Make bath bombs
• Clean apartments
• Teach Americans the Chinese language.
• Work in a supermarket.

Why do the kids at her new school make fun of Lina?

• Because of how she looks.
• Because she is not rich.
• Because they think she has bad English and reads too slow.
• Because she doesn't live in a big house.

How did Finn learn Chinese?

• From an au pair.
• From watching movies in Chinese.
• He taught himself.
• Mrs. Miller taught him.

What did Lina's dad say about mistakes?

• Don't make them again.
• You are only allowed to make a few.
• Every time you make a mistake, you're learning.
• You have to pay for your mistakes.

When Lina's mom gets to feeling down, what does she do?

• Checks into Imagination Hotel.
• Takes a long walk.
• Sings a special song.
• Dances

What happens when Lina is asked to speak to the class?

• She stands up and speaks loudly for all to hear.
• She speaks in Chinese.
• She starts to cry.
• An invisible thread sews her lips together.

Why were Lina's parents working so hard to earn money?

• They want to go to Disney World.
• They want to buy a farm.
• To pay back rent.
• To buy a new car.

Why did Lina like the book, Flea Shop, so much?

• It mirrored her life as a new immigrant.
• Because it was a graphic novel.
• She likes to shop.
• It made her believe she could write a book like that too.