Paper Wishes Ch. 1-5

Who is the main character and narrator of Paper Wishes.

• Kimmi

• Manami

• Keiko

• Grandfather

What does the soldier on the train do when he realizes Manami has Yujiin in her coat?

• He points to a crate and forces the family to put Yujiin in the crate.

• He grabs Yujiin from Manami and takes the dog away.

• He asks Manami nicely to put Yujiin in a crate and feels bad when Manami kicks and screams.

• He lets Manami keep Yujiin a little longer so she can say "Goodbye."

In chapter 2 (April), we learn that the soldiers on the train are mostly nice to the Japanese-Americans. They are just doing their job.

• True

• False

What is the name of the internment camp Manami and her family arrive at?

• Manami

• Myanmar

• Manzanar

• Miami

Manami and her family are staying in Barracks 4 with another family. What is Mrs. Soto's reaction to their living situation and why?

• Mrs. Soto assures Manami's Mother that everything will be okay, and they put up a sheet for privacy.

• Mrs. Soto begins to cry because there isn't much room and her children must sit on the floor; she is very uncomfortable.

• Mrs. Soto begins to cry because she has a baby coming soon, so she is most likely nervous and afraid.

What job does mother decide to take on to occupy her time and help out at the internment camp?

• Mother decides to tend a community garden.

• Mother decides to work as a cook at the mess hall.

• Mother decides to help father build more Barracks.

• Mother decides to teach 7-9th graders at the school.

What is unique about Manami's behavior at the internment camp?

• Manami will not listen to the adults at the internment camp.

• Manami has not spoken since coming to the internment camp.

• Manami will not look people in the eyes since coming to the internment camp.

• Manami has not eaten since coming to the internment camp.

Who arrives at Manzanar in the middle of the night at the end of chapter 3 (May)?

• Manami's older brother Ron

• Manami's older sister Keiko

• Manami's friend Kimmi

• Grandfather

What text evidence BEST supports that Miss Rosalie is a friendly teacher who might have a positive impact on Manami?

• "Finally, I am at the front of my line, and Mother presents me to the teacher."

• "Miss Rosalie hands me a slate and a piece of chalk. “Can you write?”

• "I hear my classmates repeat her name. It is beautiful. It reminds me of ocean waves rolling up and down."

• "This teacher has a kind face. Her blond hair is twisted around her head. She reaches her hand toward me and smiles."

What does Miss Rosalie give to Manami at the end of each school day?

• A Wink

• Paper

• Chalk

• A poem