What does Moon Shadow think about the land of the golden mountain? Amidst the debate amongst the adults, Moon Shadow announces that
he wishes to go to the Land of the Golden Mountain
. His decision is informed by his wish to know his father as well as his wish to obey his father’s request to join him.
Where does Moon Shadow find his golden mountain?
Moon Shadow reflects that he did find his golden mountain
in the Company, in the Whitlaws
, and in working toward Father’s dream.
What does Moon Shadow think about the Tang people?
What is Moon Shadows point of view of the demons?
What is the land of the golden mountain in Dragonwings?
What are two reasons moon shadow gives why he and his mother can’t go to live with father?
He and his mother cannot live in the Land of the Golden Mountain with his father because of
political reasons both on the American front and the Chinese side
.
What job does Moon Shadow do after earthquake?
Q. What job does Moon Shadow take after the earthquake?
Teacher’s assistant
.
What is Moon Shadow’s point of view of his father?
Moon Shadow
believes that his father’s story is more than just a dream
. As he lays awake in his new home, Uncle tosses him a small object with a grumble. It is a delicately carved monkey. Moon Shadow understands the time and love it must have taken to shape it.
Who does Moon Shadow meet for the first time when he gets off the boat?
The Tang People’s Town
When Moon Shadow first gets off the boat, he is surprised to find out that there is no Golden Mountain. The homes and buildings of the demons also take him aback. They look sad and dirty, and the sight of the demons (Americans) in their strange clothes is scary.
Who Gives Moon Shadow the idea of punching Jack in the nose?
Moon Shadow, Windrider,
Robin
, and Miss Whitlaw go to the sand dunes to test out one of the glider models. Sensing that he fears the neighborhood boys, Robin tells Moon Shadow that the leader, Jack, is afraid of being punched in the nose.
What is Moon Shadow’s point of view on Miss whitlaw in this chapter?
What is the relationship between moon shadow and Windrider in Dragonwings?
What is Moon Shadow’s point of view of the demons based on his meeting with Mr Alger?
What is Moon Shadow’s point of view of the demons based on his meeting with Mr. Alger? Make a claim and support it with 2 details. This excerpt shows that Moon Shadow is beginning to develop some understanding that
there are good demons and bad demons
—that you can’t always judge people by their cultural identity.
How does Moon Shadow describe Uncle bright star?
Terms in this set (24) How does Moonshadow description uncle bright star? MS describes him as
a chuby onld man
.
What happens in chapter 4 of Dragonwings?
Chapter 4 is the beginning of the rising action for Moon Shadow and Windrider. Windrider faces what may be his first test from the Dragon King when he fixes a horseless. They learn about the dirigible and other flying machines. Finally, they help rescue Black Dog from an almost certain death.
What happens in chapter 5 of Dragonwings?
Uncle Bright Star tries to figure out how he’ll pay back the money Black Dog stole
. He claims that Whiskey Devil, the head of the Justices, owes him a favor from a while back, so he won’t have to pay him that much. The Company all vote to share the cost with Uncle Bright Star, despite his grumbling.
What happens in chapter 11 of Dragonwings?
What happens in chapter 12 of Dragonwings?
What happened in Dragonwings chapter 9?
How do Moon Shadow’s beliefs about dragons help him to understand what is happening?
Moon Shadow
believes there are good dragons as well as bad and that dragons are responsible for a lot of things that happen
. He says this in response to Miss Whitlaw’s description of dragons as wicked. This shows that he agrees that there are bad dragons. This explains how he believes there are good dragons.
What does Moon Shadow receive as a gift from his father?
Why does Moon Shadow write a letter to the Wright Brothers?
1. Why does Moon Shadow write a letter to the Wright brothers?
He wants them to help his father build a flying machine
.
What do the white demons do to the Chinese laundry on the first night Moon Shadow arrives?
Who is black dog in Dragonwings?
Black Dog is
the character who shows us how lonely and alienating it is to feel different and separate, to feel like one does not belong
. Transplanted from his lifestyle in China, he doesn’t like the reality he finds in America.
What is the only way Windrider can be a dragon again?
What is the only way Windrider can be a dragon again?
If he makes a lot of money
. How did Windrider get his name? A dragon gave it to him in his dream.
What happened in Dragonwings Chapter 10?
Chapter 10 is a turning point for Moon Shadow and Windrider.
They have lost their home with Miss Whitlaw, watched earthquakes, fire, and looting destroy their city, and then they are forced out of their temporary home in the campground
.
Why does Moon Shadow want to learn to read and write in the Tang language?
Who is Red Rabbit in dragon wings?
| A B | Red Rabbit horse that pulled the wagon | Uncle Bright Star Father figure of the company and the oldest member (80ish), Black Dog’s father | White Deer 60 years old, Mother figure, the cook | Lefty only has left hand, gambler |
|---|
Who goes with Moon Shadow and Windrider on their picnic?
Who distracts Windrider from depression?
What is Robin afraid of in Dragonwings?
Robin badgers Moon Shadow to go out and fly gliders with her, but she senses he’s afraid of
going outside for the demon boys
.
Why does Windrider insist Moon Shadow clean up for Miss Whitlaw?
What dragon wings symbolize?
Who is Miss Whitlaw in Dragonwings?
Miss Whitlaw is also a provocative character because she is a double minority in terms of Moon Shadow’s world:
she is not a Tang person and she is a woman
. She is the prime example Yep gives us of the need to think outside of imagining “Chinese” and “white” as opposites.
Which quote from Dragonwings by Laurence Yep best shows that the owner of the broken down car would probably welcome fathers help in the future?
Which quote from Dragonwings by Laurence Yep best shows that the owner of the broken down car would probably welcome Father’s help in the future?
He reached into a pocket of his waistcoat and took out a card, and handed it to Father with a flourish.
How many chapters are in Dragonwings?
Dragonwings
Chapter 12
Summary
Chapter 12 of Dragonwings picks up immediately where the 11th chapter ends. It seems that Windrider’s dream has come to an end.
