The Gold Threaded Dress Flashcards
Why did Oy feel as though she did not fit in?
Oy felt like she didn’t fit in because she was a different race.
Why did Oy finally decide to bring in her dress?
She was told that if she brought in her dress she would get to be in a club of girls at school.
Why was Frankie always making fun of Oy?
He made fun of Oy because he was made fun of in kindergarten since he was part Chinese.
Why did Oy and the other girls get in trouble on the playground?
They got in trouble because they got caught without their clothes on when they were trying to get into Oy’s dress.
What did Oy find out about Frankie?
She found out that Frankie was also part Asian.
What was placed in the back of Oy’s cubby?
Oy found a shiny trading card.
Who placed the card in Oy’s cubby?
It turned out to be Frankie who put the card there.
Where were most of Oy’s classmate’s ancestors from?
They were mainly from mexico.
What purpose was Oy’s dress used for in Thailand?
The dress was used for dancing.
Why was Frankie made fun of in kindergarten?
He was made fun of because his grandfather was Chinese.
Who was the leader of the club?
Liliandra, who was very mean to her.
Where was Oy from?
Thailand, but she was teased because they said she was Chinese.
Who made a major apology to Oy?
Frankie, who gave her a lot of trading cards.
What were the club girls doing in the sand?
They were digging for sand rubies, but left Oy out.
Who fixed the dress?
Mere, who sewed it.
Where did Oy go that reminded her of her home?
A Buddha temple, although not as good as the ones in Thailand.
Why did Oy have to leave Thailand?
Thailand’s money was becoming worthless, and her family had no money
How did the club girls find out about the dress?
a picture of her in it fell out of her pocket.
What is Thailand famous for?
tons and tons of rubies, which are put in the temples
What did Oy tell Mrs. Bonsub about school?
That she was doing well.
Why did the club house get shut down?
All of the girls were found in nothing but their underwear.
How did Oy fix the dress?
By sewing it together then washing it.
Why did Frankie make fun of Oy?
Because he was bullied for being Chinese.
What did Frankie give Oy?
Trading cards.
