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Vu works hard and perfects his martial arts skills; he wants to be like Bruce Lee, and even saves the day by showing up at the right moment and rescuing Hà after she totally wins the fight against Pink Boy.
What does brother vu do on the ship?
He works as a cook in a kitchen and eventually wants to become a chef. Describe brother Vu in your own words. He has a strong love of animals and is devastated when his chick dies. He wants to become a veterinarian.
Why does brother Vu change his name?
What does Vu ask to be called now? Why do you think he takes this name? He makes people call him Vu lee. He takes the name because he thinks bruce lee is cool.
Who is Vu Lee in inside out and back again?
Brother Vu “Vu Lee” – One of Ha’s three brothers who is nicknamed “Vu Lee” after Bruce Lee for his fighting skills. He aids Ha is facing her bullies throughout the novel.
What did brother Vu bring to America?
What did brother Vu leave behind ? A leather cowboy belt.
Why did pink boy stop bullying?
Why does Pink Boy stop bullying Ha? Ha beat him up. Quang spoke with him directly. Mother called his parents.
What is Khoi’s secret?
Brother Khoi’s Secret As it turns out, he has been keeping the dead chick in his pocket and doesn’t want to give it up.
What happens on Ha’s most relieved day?
Most Relieved Day During lunch in her classroom, Hà is excited about her lunch and then two kids run into the classroom. Hà gets ready for trouble, but instead the kids are actually nice to her and introduce themselves.
How old is Ha’s mother in inside out and back again?
Hà’s mom is the center of her universe for the majority of this story, because, well, Hà is only ten.
Who teaches ha English?
Brother Vu This is the second-oldest bro, and he teaches Hà how to defend herself using martial arts. Vu works hard and perfects his martial arts skills; he wants to be like Bruce Lee, and even saves the day by showing up at the right moment and rescuing Hà after she totally wins the fight against Pink Boy.
Who does mother realize sponsors prefer?
When the mother finds out that sponsors prefer Christians, she puts that on their application: “Just like that/ Mother amends our faith,/ saying all beliefs/ are pretty much the same.” Once in Alabama, the family even goes through baptism but when Tet comes around, they keep to their own beliefs.
What is the Vu Lee Effect?
The Vu Lee Effect Brother Vu kicks butt, and basically everyone wants to be like him or be liked by him, so now Hà is cool by association; even the tough cousin is nice to her. Pink Boy doesn’t bully her anymore.
Who is Uncle son in inside out and back again?
Uncle Son is Hà’s father’s best friend who has been looking after the family since Father has been gone.
What does Brother Khoi’s Chick symbolize?
Along these lines, the doll is part of a particularly poignant moment between Hà and her brother Khoi. So the doll is also a symbol of self-sacrifice, and of Hà’s love for her family and loyalty to them.
Why doesn’t brother Khoi leave Vietnam?
Why does Brother Khoi not want to leave Vietnam? Brother Khoi wants to protect his chick. Brother Khoi wants to save Ha’s papaya tree. Brother Khoi does not want them to leave the country they love.
What did Ha’s family leave behind?
Brother Khoi hatches a chick and convinces Hà to agree not to leave with the family, but Mother sews them packs to leave and Khoi gets talked into changing his tune. Hà picks one personal item to bring with her: an old, worn-out doll.
How has ha turned inside out?
In the novel Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai, Ha and her family are living in the middle of the Vietnam war. Refugees’ lives turn inside out when having to deal with the loss of family and trying to adapt to a new culture; these challenges lead to the longing of being back in their home country.
What chapter is ha bullied?
Inside Out & Back Again Part 3, Chapter 47.
How does HA embarrass pink boy inside out and back again?
Ha defends herself with the moves Vu taught her, and by doing so she scares the pink boy. She is then picked up by Vu who is on a motorcycle, and who scares the pink boy off.
What does ha promise Brother Khoi?
What do Ha and Brother Khoi make a pinky promise to do? To stay at home, no matter what.
What is the significance of Brother Khoi’s keeping the dead chick in his left pocket?
What brother Khoi is keeping in his pocket on the ship. It is the cause of the awful smell. Ha’s beloved item that she wraps around brother Khoi’s dead chick and throws it to sea. The captain of the ship lowers this, and it symbolizes the death of their beloved country.
What does the golden fuzz symbolize in inside out and back again?
Golden fuzz is referred to arm hair. Ha isn’t used to seeing men with arm hair.
What type of ceremony does Ha’s family hold?
When Ha’s mother loses her amethyst ring–a gift from her husband years before–she takes it as a sign that he is dead. As a result, the family holds a mourning ceremony for him and vows to move on in America while remembering the past.
What are Ha’s thoughts on learning English?
In “English Above All,” Ha’s regret in learning English is implied. Until you children master English, you must think, do, wish for nothing else. Not your father, not our old home, not your old friends, not our future.
How does Mrs Washington help ha?
How does Miss Washington inspire Ha to learn English? She gives Ha bites of fruit, cookies or cakes for every new word learned.
How old is the narrator Kim Ha?
Kim-Ha, or Ha, is the ten year-old narrator and main character of the novel “Inside Out & Back Again” by Thanhha Lai. Ha is the daughter of Mother and Father, and is the younger sister of Quang, Vu, and Khoi. Ha is named after Vietnam’s Golden River, a place of fond memories for her parents.
What does Ha’s mother want to sell?
On the ship, Mother keeps her children together and makes them be productive with their time, studying and exercising and such. In order to get supplies they need, Mother wants to sell a ring that Father gave to her, but the boys urge her not to.
What possession did brother Vu leave behind?
Character Possessions left behind + specific details from the text about that possession Brother Vu The author states that Brother Vu left behind Character Possessions left behind + specific details from the text about that possession Brother Khoi The author states that Brother Khoi left behind.
