Red Kite, Blue Kite

Who is the narrator of "Red Kite, Blue Kite"?

• a boy named Tai Shan

• Baba

• Granny Wang

• an outside person

At the beginning of the story, what do the little boy and his Baba like to do?

• They like to fly kites on the top of their triangle roof.

• They like to shop in the crowded streets of their town.

• They like to visit their neighbor's house and tell secrets about others.

• They like to watch other people fly their kites fly in the sky.

When and where does the story "Red Kite, Blue Kite" take place?

• in China during the Cultural Revolution

• in America during the American Revolution

• in Cuba during the Cuban Revolution

• in France during the French Revolution

What happens when a bad time comes to the little boy's town?

• Schools are shut down.

• Men and women are sent to work in labor camps.

• Store signs are smashed. Houses are searched.

• All answer are correct!

Where does the boy go to live after his Baba leaves to work at the labor camp?

• with his Aunt Julie

• with his Uncle Bob

• with Granny Wang

• with his Mama

What are some things that Granny Wang teaches the boy?

• to spin cotton on her wheel

• to let him ride her buffalo

• to braid a straw grasshopper

• All are correct!

How does Tai Shan and his Baba plan to keep in touch with other?

• They fly kites for each other.

• They will write letters to each other.

• Granny Wang will take Tai Shan to see Baba.

• Tai Shan will join the camp where Baba is.

At the end of the story, why does everyone fly kites?

• They like kites.

• They are free.

• They fly kites so Baba could see it.

• They are going back to war.

Baba usually visits every Sunday from the labor camp. While he is gone, what is his idea to "talk" with his son?

• They will meet half way to see each other.

• They will call each other on the phone.

• The boy will fly his red kite and Baba will fly his blue kite.

• They will meet at Granny Wang's house.

How long was it that the little boy didn't see his Baba's kite from the labor camp?

• 5 days

• 10 days

• 3 days

• 15 days