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1) (Page 220)
Our home was a corner grocery store, and we were open for business every day of the year. “In America, you can be anything you want to be,” Dad told us. That was good news because none of us wanted to be a grocer when we grew up.
What does Bong Way learn from his father? Describe his dream
2) (Page 221)
“Just think,” I said to my brother, Jack, “Four inches taller and I would’ve been famous”
3) (Page 222)
I didn’t have to chase far. I even managed to stand right next to the amazing daredevil, and I got a shock. He was much shorter than me!
4) (Page 223)
What new obstacle does Billy have to overcome in becoming a matador?
5) (Page 224)
It was as if I were seeing myself for the first time. I looked like a real Chinese. And as I stared in the mirror, a strange feeling came over me. I felt powerful. I felt I could do anything I wished-even become a matador.
6) (Pages 225-226)
So I made her charge me on more time, and then I walked away without looking back, as I had seen real matadors do.
7) (Page 229)
As I stared in the mirror, I began to feel victorious already. There had never been a Chinese matador before me.
8) Write ideas about the challenges Billy faced
9) write ideas about the successes of Billy
Directions: What do we learn about Billy as a bullfighter and as a person from the article? Use details from the article to support your answer.
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Introduction: State your main idea
Body Paragraph 1: One challenge that Billy faced in his life
Body Paragraph 2: How did Billy overcome this challenge and become successful?
Conclusion: Tell what we learned from your paragraphs about Billy Wong.
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