Discussion+Questions

__Discussion Questions__

Chapters 1-9

1.How would you feel if you had to move from Cambodia to America? 2.What would it feel like to have everyone around you speak a different language ? 3.How would you feel if your whole family had to work very hard for money? 4.Would you care if you had a teacher who drew attention to you?

Chapters 10-12

1.How would you feel if your aunt and uncle wouldn't let you date the guy you wanted to date? 2.What would you do if you were Sundara? 3.Would you date Jonathan secretly? 4.If you were Moni how would you feel? 5.Would you be mad at Soka?

Chapters 13-14

1.In Jonathan's position would you leave Sundara alone or try to hang out with her? 2.If Sundara had the option do you think she would go back to Cambodia? Would you? 3.Sundara compares life to a river rather than a road, which do you think is more accurate? Why? 4.What would you do in Sundaras position? Obey your aunt or disobay your aunt and see Jonathan? 5.Do you think Cathy has a right to be mad at Sundara? If so, why?

Chapters 15-20

1.What would you do if you were Sundara and you got in a fight with Cathy? How would you feel? 2.If Sundara was a new girl at your school would you feel sorry for her or try to be her friend? 3.If your dad was asked to help out in Cambodia would you want him to stay or go? 4.Why do you think Soka got mad at Sundara when Sundara was trying to help out with the boys? 5.When Soka told Sundara loosing the baby was not her fault, do you think Sundara still had guilt? If so what could you do to get over the guilt?

Chapter 21

1.Would you choose to go along with all of the American customs, or Cambodian customs, if you moved here from Cambodia? 2.What would you do if you found out your sister (or family member) was found when you thought you would never see them again? 3.Would you ever forgive yourself for not saying a proper goodbye to your mom/dad when it was your last time seeing them? 4.Would you go along with Mr. McKinnon to Beignkok if you had a chance?