my favorite chaperone questions and answers

Who recognized Maya as she walked to the school? He was reminded of being teased by a bully after his family fled the Hungarian revolution of 1956. Zabornik, the custodian, waved to her and said he saw the fight and that Ossie was telling Nurzhan he could never be a real American. As Maya neared Evergreen School, what thoughts entered her mind? Mr. Why did Maya believe that Nurzhan had gotten into the fight? She thought her father would be angry with her because they felt it was her duty to keep Nurzhan out of trouble. What concerned Maya about attending a meeting after school? Russian In what language did she speak with her father? She knew Ossie had been teasing Nurzhan for not speaking well. With what company did he work and his position? She'd miss a gymnastics meet. What was Maya's father's name? He drove Cab 191 for the Northwest Cab Company. What was the result of the fight? Aibek Alazova. School policy dictated that any suspension required a parental conference within 24 hours of the incident. For what reason was Maya brought to the counselor's office? Evergreen What school did she previously attend, the same school her brother attended? Ossie Nishizono With whom did Nurzhan fight? No serious injuries, but Nurzhan would be suspended from school for two days. How would Maya usually distract herself toward positive thoughts? Her brother Nurzhan had been in a fight and she was needed to help translate at his school. What did Maya recall as she waited to see the counselor? She would think of winning an Olympic gold medal for the USA.

Johnson, the school counselor Who did Maya have to see? She thought of Sunstar Sysavath from Cambodia, who once threw her hands in the air after being tapped on the shoulder because she was the wrong lunch line at Beacon School. Why was Maya afraid when she got called to the office? Ms. Walsh Who was the vice-principal? She thought she was in trouble. Who taught Language Arts, and what other activity was that teacher involved? Daniel Klein What boy did Maya like? Mr. English as a Second Language Who was Maya's friend from the team? China What other country had Maya's friend's grandparents lived? Ms. What had been the lone permission slip signed already and why? Vault, beam, floor exercise and the uneven bars (her favorite) In what events did Maya compete? Shannon Lui, who was a teaching assistant in the ESL class. How did Maya's parents feel about school dances? Gymnastics team because her father liked sports. Where did Aunt Madina move and why? They felt it strange that social activities were a part of school life because they believed students should be doing homework. What did the parents find difficult about their new jobs? She and Bob moved to Chicago because the Boeing Company, for which he worked, transferred him. They also struggled with the language barriers.

What jobs did the parents get in America? They struggled with the respect level, but they knew it helped them buy food and pay bills. How were they able to come to America? Papa drove a cab. What happened to their jobs? Aunt Madina sponsored them, and they sold as much as they could to afford it. Laid off work because of government cuts.

My favorite chaperone questions and answers