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WorksheetsInside Out and Back Again
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 4hrs 5mins
How many brothers does Ha have?
1
2
3
4
Ha was sad to leave behind her...
Apple tree
Dog
Grandmother
Papaya tree
From the Poem “Inside Out” what is the best inference you can make about the place that Ha lives?
That it is a dangerous place to live.
That they eat things smeared in blood.
That they rely on fortune tellers to predict the future.
That she likes to jump rope.
What action best represents Ha’s affection for her mother?
She follows her everywhere.
She is going to give her the first papaya off of the tree.
She listens to her when her mom tells her to come inside.
She listens to her advice about staying away from her brothers.
Why is Titi leaving?
Her parents got another job in a different city.
She is going to school somewhere else.
The war is coming closer and the rich people flee in boats.
In the poem “Mother’s Day” it is revealed that Ha’s mother works two jobs but she doesn’t have enough money to buy a car anymore. What is the best conclusions you can arrive at to explain why she doesn’t have enough money?
She is working too hard at her first job and is not making enough clothing.
People aren’t buying the dresses because they aren’t pretty enough.
People are not buying the clothes because they cannot afford them because her prices are too high.
People are not buying the clothes because they need money for food.
In the poem "Eggs" on page 16, What is the best explanation as to why Brother Khoi cannot keep an egg to hatch?
They need the eggs for food because the price of food has gotten more expensive.
The chicken doesn’t give enough eggs.
The lamp isn’t hot enough to hatch an egg.
Ha likes to dip bread in a nice soft yolk.
In poem "Feel Smart " on page 19 What action explains why Ha feels smart?
She goes to the market all by herself.
She can find all the ingredients that her mother asks for all by herself.
She buys just a little less than her mom needs so she can buy something for herself.
She can count the money and figure out how much she can buy with the money her mom gives her.
In the poem "A Day Downtown" on page 32, What does President Thieu do that shows that there isn’t much hope for Southern Vietnam?
He gives a very short speech.
He is sweaty which must show that he is nervous.
He starts to cry and doesn’t wipe his tears away and faces the camera.
He is late for his speech.
In "Twisting Twisting" on page 37, Why do mother’s brows twist?
Because she is trying to figure out what to make for dinner.
Because she is hungry.
Because she is thinking of how to cook the yams.
Because she is worried because there isn’t enough rice to last till payday.
In "Closed Too Soon" on page 38, Why is school closed?
Because it is summer vacation.
Because there is no more food.
Because the war is coming closer to home.
Because the siren went off.
After reading the poem “Bridge to the Sea” what is the best reason they are leaving Vietnam?
Because the North is taking over the South.
Because they are running out of food.
Because Ha’s school closed.
Because Brother Khoi wants to hatch a chick.
After reading pages 44-51, what is the best reason that pushes mother towards the decision to leave Vietnam?
The president resigns.
They can hear the war at night.
When Ha chops the food she tries to slice off as little as possible to conserve food.
She decided to leave because she doesn’t want to be communist.
What does Brother Quang’s report cards reveal about his character?
He is leaving behind school.
He is really smart.
He has great potential to go to college someday
He is an overachiever.
Who is the narrator of your Inside Out and Back Again poems?
Ha
Thanna Lai
a refugee
Mrs. Peretzman
What is your Inside Poem about
How the refugee's life changes.
How the refugee adjusts to a new beginning.
How the refugee was born.
How people face struggles in the world.
Where does Part 1 take place?
Alabama
Saigon
Guam
An island
Uncle Son is...?
Ha's uncle
Ha's mother's brother
Ha' father's friend
Ha's father's brother
