WorksheetsInside Out & Back Again (pp. 91-111)
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which quote from the book most strongly supports the claim that Ha and the other refugees celebrated being rescued by the Americans? (p. 91-93)
"the party blossoms as food suddenly comes up from below"
"A gigantic ship with an American Flag moves closer."
"Men in white uniform wave and smile"
"The horn on our ship blows and blows, waking everyone from a week-long nap"
Why is Ha's mother upset with her when they board the motor boat? (p. 94-95)
Ha is amazed at the color of the American's hair.
Ha does not know how to speak English yet.
Ha pulls an arm hair from the American rescuing them.
Ha makes the American laugh.
All of the following show how Ha is fascinated with the Americans except:
"I touch it, so real and long, not knowing if I will have another chance to touch the golden fuzz" (p. 94)
"...a man whose hair grows on his face not on his head in the color of flames...I had not known such hair was possible." (p. 92)
"I love him immediately and imagine him to be good-hearted and loud and the owner of a horse" (p.111)
"If it's a young cowboy like Clint Eastwood, everyone cheers. If it's an old cowboy, like John Wayne, most of us boo..." (p. 98)
Why has Brother Quan become a "translator for all"? (p. 96)
He is the smartest.
He is the only one in the family who speaks English.
He is the oldest brother.
He is respected by all of the refugees.
Where did the Americans take Ha and her family after rescuing them from the boat?
Alabama
France
Thailand
Guam
All of the following are challenges Ha and her family face in the tent city except?
"We eat only canned fruit in thick syrup and everyone wants extras but we get only a cup."
"Someone should be kissed for having the heart to send cases of fish sauce to Guam"
"mother wants to sell the amethyst ring Father brought back from America...to buy needs and thread, fabric and sandals..."
"living in green tents and sleeping on cots"
Which of the following most strongly supports Ha's mother's reason for applying for entry to America? (p. 105-106)
"If they're smart America will give them scholarships."
"Mother knows his wife and would mind. Canada is too cold."
"when fire works will explode in honor of America's birth"
"Choose America, more opportunities there especially for a family with boys ready to work."
Why does Ha's mother change her family's religion?
"...too huge a family by American standards."
"For a family to leave, an American must come to camp and sponsor a family."
"Mother amens our faith, saying all beliefs are pretty much the same."
"Mother learns sponsors prefer those whose application say "Christian"
