Tri’s Story: Coming to America

1. Summarize: What is the main theme of the book?

• Love and friendship

• War and peace

• Adventure and discovery

• Mystery and suspense

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2. Explain Connections: People from Hue have pride in their city because:

• It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• It has the best cuisine in Vietnam.

• It is the largest city in Vietnam.

• It is the capital of Vietnam.

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3. Explain Arguments: Read the sentence from page 5. “Family is the most important aspect of life in Vietnam.” How does the author support this claim?

• By providing statistical data on family importance in Vietnam.

• By sharing personal anecdotes and cultural examples.

• By comparing family values in Vietnam to other countries.

• By quoting famous Vietnamese leaders on family values.

4. Use Context Clues: What is the meaning of the word passion on page 7?

• A strong dislike for something

• Something a person cares about deeply

• A casual interest in a hobby

• An obligation or duty

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What is the main idea of Chapter 2?

• The introduction of the main characters

• The explanation of the central conflict

• The resolution of the story

• The background setting of the plot

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6. Use Context Clues: What is the meaning of the word acquired on page 7?

• lost

• gained

• forgotten

• ignored

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7. Explain Connections: Tri’s father’s painting inspired Tri when he was in the United States because:

• It reminded him of his cultural roots.

• It was a famous piece of art in the US.

• It was displayed in a local museum.

• It was a gift from a renowned artist.

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Which sentence from page 16 best supports the idea that 'As far back as ninth grade, Yale University was a big influence in my life'?

• Yale University was a big influence in my life.

• I first heard about Yale University in ninth grade.

• My interest in Yale University started in high school.

• Ninth grade was when I decided to apply to Yale University.

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9. Use Text Evidence: Which sentence from page 21 supports the inference that Tri has considered becoming a government official?

• Tri thought about the stability a government job could offer.

• Tri dismissed the idea of working for the government.

• Tri was never interested in becoming a government official.

• Tri's family encouraged him to pursue a career in the arts.

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Based on the text and the graphic on pages 20 and 21, how would Tri benefit by becoming a U.S. citizen?

• Access to more job opportunities

• Ability to vote in elections

• Eligibility for government benefits

• All of the above

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