| 1. | Why isn't Du exactly happy to be in America? |
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| 2. | Why are Du's siblings mean to him at the beginning of the book? Why are his parents and siblings so obsessed with working hard? |
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| 3. | Which of Du's siblings do you like best? Why? |
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| 4. | Describe Du's father. Describe his grandmother. What do you think of them?
Did your opinion of his family members change at all throughout the book? |
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| 5. | Why do you think Du doesn't pay attention and acts up at school? Why doesn't he try harder at things he's good at? |
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| 6. | Why do Anthony and the others make fun of Du? Why does Veronica claim that he stole her bike and beat her up? |
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| 7. | Why does Du dislike the name "Du Du" but is OK with being called "Dude?" |
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| 8. | Why does Du take the paper job? |
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| 9. | What was your favorite part of the story? Who was your favorite character? |
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| 10. | Did you like the book? Did you like the ending? |
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