Second Culture Kids Name ____________________

1. Why does the narrator thank Presidente Chavez?

2. Why is Amina not able to prepare her own luggage?

3. Who is Tomas?

4. What is Amina’s mother’s dream?

5. Why does Amina’s family have to leave her home town?

6. Where is the Amina from?

7. What is the name of the company Andrew works for?

8. What are Amina’s impressions of the United States?

9. Who does Amina meet at the temporary school?

10. How does Amina celebrate Christmas in Amina’s town?

11. How is school different in the United States than in Amina’s town?

12. Why does Andrew not have to return to South America anymore?

13. What does Amina’s mother start looking for?

14. What does Amina plan to do when she learns that Andrew is making one last trip to pack up their belongings?

15. What does Amina finally resolve to do about Tomas?

16. Describe Amina. What is she like? What kind of person is she? What are her worries and fears? Write at least 5 sentences.