2. What does Mia say she is thankful for on Thanksgiving?
(a) Her friend Lupe.
(b) Everyone at the dinner.
(c) Her notebook.
(d) Her green pencil.

3. What do Mia's parents tell her about in Chapter 50 from their own country's history?
(a) The 100-year War.
(b) The Great Migration.
(c) The Cultural Revolution.
(d) The Ming Dynasty.

4. Why does the hospital administrator say Mia's family does not qualify for having fees waived?
(a) They make too much money.
(b) They are doctors themselves.
(c) They get free rent.
(d) They have paid for health care before.

5. Why is the security guard at the Topaz so mad at Mia in Chapter 51?
(a) He blames her for the theft at his motel.
(b) He blames her for getting a pay cut.
(c) He blames her for his arrest.
(d) He blames her for losing his job.

6. What grade does Mia get on her essay in Chapter 27?
(a) An F.
(b) A C minus.
(c) An A.
(d) A B.

7. Where does Mia's mother like to go and browse around sometimes in Chapter 36?
(a) The Gap.
(b) Penny's.
(c) Macy's.
(d) Vero Moda.

8. What does Mia's mother say when Mia tells her about the kids in school being mad at her for not getting the math problem right for their team?
(a) She tells Mia that she has saved money for Mia to go to a new private school.
(b) She tells Mia they should have been able to get the answer themselves.
(c) She tells Mia that is racist stereotyping.
(d) She agrees with the kids at school.

9. In Chapter 31, who comes to visit Mia's parents?
(a) Uncle Han.
(b) Uncle Zhu.
(c) Uncle Zao.
(d) Uncle Ming.

10. What does Mia's mother stuff her shopping bags with that she carries around the stores?
(a) Food.
(b) Toilet paper.
(c) Notebooks.
(d) Scarves.

11. Why does Hank say he has the right to stay at the Calivista even though he cannot pay the rent in Chapter 30?
(a) He has been a resident for 6 months, so he has the right to stay for a while.
(b) He is related to the owner.
(c) Mia said he could stay.
(d) He has coupons he can pay with.

12. In Chapter 51, who does Mia write a letter to?
(a) The owners of the stores around the Calivista.
(b) Her own parents.
(c) Hank.
(d) The lawyers on the block.

13. Why are the girls in Mia's class happy she is on their math team in Chapter 32?
(a) They think she will be good at math because she is Chinese.
(b) They are happy she is not on their team for English.
(c) They have seen that she has never gotten less than 100 percent on math tests.
(d) They know she is the state math champion.

14. What does Mr. Yao tell Mia's parents about Hank not paying his rent in Chapter 30?
(a) They will need to call the police to get Hank out.
(b) Hank's rent will now come out of their pay.
(c) It is their job to evict Hank.
(d) They need to find a job for Hank.

15. What does Mia's mother tell Mia she is like when it comes to learning English and writing in English?
(a) She is like a pool and the native speakers are like the ocean.
(b) She is like a bicycle while the native speakers are like cars.
(c) She is like a ball and the native speakers are like a bat.
(d) She is like a pencil while the native speakers are like pens.