Inside Out and Back Again Vocabulary

In the sixth stanza of the poem, Ha says, “Wish Mother would stop chiding me to stay calm, which makes it worse.” What do you think the word chiding means in this context?

• helping

• scolding

• yelling

• asking

In the context of 'Inside Out and Back Again', what does the word 'flee' most likely mean?

• to run away

• to celebrate

• to stay put

• to fight

Which word best describes Ha's feelings when she says, 'I wish I could go back to the way things were'?

• nostalgic

• angry

• joyful

• indifferent

What does the word 'refugee' mean in the context of the story?

• a person who flees for safety

• a person who fights in a war

• a person who travels for leisure

• a person who stays in one place

In the poem, Ha mentions 'papaya'. What does this symbolize for her?

• home and comfort

• fear and danger

• adventure and excitement

• loss and grief

What does the word 'adapt' mean in the context of Ha's journey?

• to change to fit new conditions

• to resist change

• to remain the same

• to reject new ideas

Which of the following best describes the tone of Ha's writing?

• reflective

• angry

• humorous

• indifferent

What does the word 'persevere' mean in the context of Ha's experiences?

• to continue despite difficulties

• to give up easily

• to avoid challenges

• to seek help immediately

In the story, what does the word 'yearn' mean when Ha talks about her father?

• to long for

• to forget

• to dislike

• to ignore

What does the word 'resilient' mean in the context of Ha's character?

• able to recover quickly

• easily broken

• unwilling to change

• constantly worried