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Section 1: "Children of the River"
by Linda Crew

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Topic 1.1  "Children of the River" (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4)

Student Instructions:

Read Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer the Review Questions for each chapter and the Essay Question for this Section

Discuss your answers with your Mentor

Check out our suggested Learning Links and Class projects at the end of this Section

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Chapter 1 Review

1. Why were Sundara and her family trying to get out of Cambodia?
2. Why did Sundara's family not come with her to the United States?
3. How did Sundara get out of Cambodia?
4. What happens to the baby that Sundara is caring for on the ship?

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Chapter 2 Review

1. Why did Sundara feel self-conscious about having her poem read in class?
2. What kinds of things did Sundara have trouble dealing with in American culture?
3. Who was the letter from that Sundara's aunt received? What news was she looking for?

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Chapter 3 Review

1. What work does Sundara do for Mr. Bonner?
2. How does Sundara feel about living in Oregon?
3. Who does Sundara especially miss in Cambodia?
4. How does Sundara meet Jonathan?

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Chapter 4 Review

1. Why does Sundara attend the football game?
2. Describe Sundara's thoughts and feelings about watching the football game.
3. What are Sundara's feelings for Jonathan?

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Section Essay Question

Imagine that you are Sundara's twin sister that also journeyed with her to America. What has your life been like in America? How is it different than Cambodia? What adjustments have you had to make? Write a short essay about your life so far in America.

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Section Learning Link(s)

The war in Cambodia in the mid 1970's was a terrible time for the people of Southeast Asia. Check these Learning Links for more information about Cambodia and this war.

cybercambodia.com

OMF in Cambodia

ASNIC Cambodia