Name three of the motel's weekly tenants.
Hank, Billy Bob, Mrs. Q., Fred, Mrs. T.
Which character compared Mia to a bicycle and the American students to cars?
Her mother
Why did Mia's aunt refuse to lend them money to buy the motel?
They were saving to buy an apartment for her cousin in Beijing.
What was the name of Mia's cousin in China?
Shen
What instrument does Mia play in the auditorium?
The piano
What prize does the teacher give Mia for writing an outstanding essay?
A Pizza Hut gift card
What does Mia's mom encourage people to say when she takes a picture?
"Eggplant!"
What does Mia frequently borrow from Mrs. T?
A dictionary
How much did Mia and the others pay for the motel?
$300,000
What is Mia's teacher's name?
Mrs. Douglas
At which store did Mia's mom to pretend to shop when they ran into Jason and his mom?
Macy's
What reward did Mia's old teacher give to children who did well on their spelling test?
A chocolate-scented notebook
What was the name on the jeans that were left at the motel?
Polly
Who said: "You can't win if you don't play."
Lupe
What did Hank want to be when he was child?
A swimmer
What type of car was "stolen" from the motel?
A neon green Ford Thunderbird
on what did Mia spend the tips she received for working in the motel?
On her mom's hospital bills
What food did Mia look forward to trying in America?
Hamburgers
What did Lupe love to draw?
Trees
What is Mia's mom's favorite comfort food?
Stinky tofu
What color of pencil did Mia's dad buy her as a gift?
Sparkly green
What signal did Mia use to show immigrants that Mr. Yao was at the motel?
A NY baseball cap
What do Mia and her dad collect?
Pennies
Where was the motel that Mia tried to win in the essay contest?
Vermont