chapter 6-12 study guide

Chapter 6
1. Sookan's sister wanted her write about her school life, and write it everyday. Sookan has lots of work to do, so she can not write everything for her sister. That is problem between Sookan and her sister.

Chapter 7
1. Quote from page 55-56: (Ellen said." It's important for you to check out the social scene.)
2. The gap between their culture makes her have new understandings on independence and making choices.
3. I think she should follow her new understanding because she is in a new environment.

Chapter 8
1. Because she was absent.
2. No, because it's always good to face the problem.
3. It was a letter to her mother, telling about her current situation.

Chapter 9
1. It's good because she can understand new environment and the trip can improve her friendship with Ellen, but it's also bad that she will trouble Ellen's family.

Chapter 10
1. It's the shower room.
2. her stomach felt like twisted knots.
3. Quote from page 76: " You are all right and the only thing you have to do now is get plenty of sleep"

Chapter 11
1. Her mother's main focus is on her health, and her sister just want her to face her life full of challenges.

Chapter 12
1. She wanted to prepare Korean dinner.
2. Marci baked some brownies and Ellen, Kyle bought come poinsettia and cut flowers.
3. Sister Reed, Sarah and Mrs Bennett.
4. She is all alone away from home, she needs people to support her, and take care of her. The gathering can improve the relationship between her and the people around her, especially friends.