Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Part 1

Reading Check

1. What two holidays does Têt represent?

2. What fruit is Kim Hà trying to grow?

3. How many siblings does Hà have?

4. What choice item does Hà decide to bring with her when the family leaves?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. To what extent does the family know about what happened to Father?

2. What do Hà’s birthday wishes tell readers about what is important to her?

Paired Resource

“A Traveller’s Guide to Têt Holiday”

• This article details different aspects of the Têt holiday in modern times for those who may be traveling to Vietnam during the celebration.
• This resource connects to the theme of Growth and Change Marked by Endings and Beginnings.
• How are the celebrations of Têt similar to the ways your family celebrates the New Year? How do the descriptions of Têt in modern times compare to novel’s descriptions of the holiday?

Part 2

Reading Check

1. What sauce does Brother Vũ finally get to make all the food more edible?

2.