Understanding Inside Out and Back Again

What is the name of the main character in "Inside Out and Back Again"?

• Mai

• Hà

• Linh

• Kim

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In which country does Hà's family live at the beginning of the book?

• China

• Vietnam

• Thailand

• Cambodia

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What significant historical event is taking place during the beginning of the book?

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• The Gulf War

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the structure of the text in "Inside Out and Back Again"?

• Prose

• Poetry

• Graphic Novel

• Play

Who is Hà's oldest brother?

• Brother Quang

• Brother Vũ

• Brother Khôi

• Brother Minh

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the name of the ship that Hà's family boards to leave Vietnam?

• SS Hope

• SS Freedom

• SS Surrender

• SS Rescue

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Hà's mother do with the family's savings before they leave Vietnam?

• Buys gold

• Hides it in the house

• Donates it to charity

• Exchanges it for U.S. dollars

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main reason Hà's family decides to leave Vietnam?

• To find better job opportunities

• To escape the war

• To reunite with family in America

• To pursue education

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the name of Hà's youngest brother?

• Brother Quang

• Brother Vũ

• Brother Khôi

• Brother Minh

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does Hà's family use to barter for food on the ship?

• Jewelry

• Gold

• Clothing

• Books

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9