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For March 20-24

Ch. 12:  Dragonwings

1. How does Father's opinion change in regards to his money troubles?-Sadia

Father's opinion changes after he gives Black Dog all of their money so they can't pay for a wagon, a horse to hall Dragonwings up the hill for the flight test.  Wind Rider doesn't want to move forward without making dragon wings fly.

2. How does Father get Dragonwings to the top of the hill?-Sadia

His father, Moon shadow, uncle, and white deer pulled dragonwings to the top of the hill, it was very difficult. What made it even more difficult is that they had to clear a path to help dragonwings to get through.

3. Describe the flight of Dragonwings.-Maya

The flight was bumpy and had malfunctions. But afterwards, it came smoother when Windrider went down the steep, slanted slope. He went in a circle when he was airborne, and flew carefully, but also gracefully. He flew as high as twenty feet or so, and he was cutting through the air very smoothly. But, the right propeller fell when the bolt that was holding it came loose. Then, the plane got out of control with only half of the balance it had, and it crashed into the hillside smashing into dozens of pieces. The flight was definitely not a success.

4. What happens to Black Dog? Do you think he get what he deserves? Explain.-Ava

Black Dog tried to get to Sacramento to spend the money he stole from Moon Shadow and Windrider. Though on the way he was robbed and killed. He was found dead in an alley and his wallet stolen. He did not get to spend the money he stole. I think he got what he deserved because he should not be stealing or killing/hurting anyone. Nor should he be consuming drugs.

Afterword:

1. What do you learn about Laurence Yep's reasons for writing Dragonwings?-Alex

We learn that Laurence yep wrote dragon wings because he wanted to show that Chinese- Americans are human beings upon whom America has had a unique effect.

2. Why do you think the author chose to have Moon Shadow tell the story?-Maya

I think that the author chose to have the story told from the perspective of Moon Shadow because he experienced the most from all the characters (in my opinion). Moon Shadow went from China all the way to San Francisco just to help his father, Windrider to earn some more money. He's seen his father kill someone, he's survived the earthquake, and he's done so many more things that make him special for the reader to learn. If the perspective was Windrider’s view, you would've seen the the pain he's been through without his wife, but Moon Shadow’s perspective would have been more exciting in my opinion.

3. Was there anything unexpected in the story?-Myles

I had guessed everything that was going to happen except for moon shadow and wind rider leaving the company, two times no less.

I also didn't expect that the “write” brothers would be dragged into the dreams of two China folk.

I also didn't expect black dog to come back.

And while on the black dog subject I expected moon shadow to do much worse, at handling himself under pressure.

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For March 13-17

Ch. 11 Exile  pgs. 257-287

1. How does Moon Shadow's new home compare with his last one? -Myles

Moon Shadows new home is a barn instead of an apartment.

The barn was two stories high with windows on the first floor, it also had a straight sort of design.

And there was an already built in shelf.

2. What is the difference between the way Grandmother and Mother react when they learn about the move? -Ava

The way Mother and Grandmother reacted were different. Grandmother scolded Father and told him he was a disgrace to the family. On the other hand Mother was patient and understanding. She said that it was a truly wonderful thing to meet the Dragon King.

3. What does Moon Shadow mean when he says, "I had found my mountain of gold, after all, and it had not been nuggets but people who made it up."? see pg. 210 -Alex

I think he said this because at first he thought the mountain of gold was going to be made out of nuggets of gold but it was actually made from people. I think it was made from people because he found friendship and kindness not riches and money.

4. Describe Dragonwings-Maya

Dragonwings was Moon Shadow and his Father's flying machine. It took about three years to build, and it was complete during the summer of 1909. Trial and error was used to build the frame and canvas, but they managed. The airplane had  no solid body with an empty frame that stretched 20 feet long, 4 feet in height, and finally, the wings were 40 feet long and 6 and a half feet wide. Instead of a traditional cockpit, the pilot would lay on his stomach on the bottom wing. On his right was and engine that powered 2 propellers. The propellers would face the rear pushing the airplane forward. The front of the airplane were 2 smaller wings that were 4 feet long and about a foot apart. Also, in the rear of the frame were yet another set of wings.

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Ch. 8

1. How does the picnic turn out?

The picnic turned out well. They used father's  glider and and had a good time at the beach. At the beginning robin and moonshadow  got in a little fight on who got to hold the rope but in the end everyone was happy. Moonshadows father offered to make gliders for everybody and everybody was happy.

2. Why does Father destroy the glider?

Father destroyed the glider because he thought it was a bad glider. Also he said that he could make another one.

3. How does Robin help Moon Shadow take care of the demon boys? Explain the secret that Robin told and how it helped Moon Shadow.

Robin helps Moon Shadow by telling him a secret about Jack (the demon boy). She told him that Jack is afraid of being hit in the nose and that he hates the sight of blood especially when it is his own. Moon Shadow used this information by going to Jack and punching him in the nose, earning Jack’s respect.

4. Why does Miss Whitlaw say, "We see the same things and yet find different truths"?

Miss. Whitlaw

Miss. Whitlaw meant that, they have different beliefs on the same thing. Like moon shadow and wind rider see the star differently then Miss Whitlaw and Robin.

Ch. 9

1. What plans do Windrider and Moon Shadow have for their money?

Windrider and Moon Shadow are saving money to bring Moon Shadow’s mother to the “land of the demons”. Not only is it that they want to bring Moon Shadow’s mother over, but his father wants to escort her across. That means that they have to save up $1,000.

2. Describe the earthquake as Moon Shadow felt and saw it.

The earthquake struck while Moon Shadow was outside fetching some water. It was about 5:00 AM “Demon Time”. Moon Shadow didn't know how to react at first, but then his father came outside to announce that he thought that it was an earthquake. Moon Shadow fell multiple times. He saw buildings fall, and the ground crack. When Moon Shadow’s father came outside, he fell once the second tremor struck.

3. What does Miss Whitlaw's reaction to the earthquake show about her?

Miss. Whitlaw came out of her house after the earthquake shook the ground. She made sure that everyone was safe and not hurt. After seeing the neighborhood street full of wreckage, she took order. She made people begin helping people out of the wrecks of homes. Miss. Whitlaw, Moon Shadow, and Windrider started forcing the people who didn't want to help, to help. This shows lots of character in Miss. Whitlaw. It shows that she is brave to help survivors, and it also shows that she is willing to take action when action is “needed”. This chapter definitely let Miss. Whitlaw show her true character.

4. Why are people running away?

A very dangerous earthquake occurred, the people ran away to protect themselves from getting attacked.

Ch. 10

1. What is a meaning of this proverb of Uncle's: "The superior man shares his wealth in adversity"?

I think it means that when a person has some surplus or stated in the proverb; wealth, he or she should share/give to others when in distress or is troubled.

2. To where did the people of the Tang move, and why?

They moved back to the tang people town in general, but windrider and moon shadow in particular moved back to the company called “company of the peach orchard vow.”

3. What is the bad thing that balances the good thing (the Company's friendship with Miss Whitlaw)? Explain the recent event/outcome.

The bad thing was the tang people got kicked out of the camp. But the good thing was people eventually started being kind, and friendly.

4. Where does Windrider decide to move, and why? How does Moon Shadow feel?

They moved across the bay to a place in the foothills above Oakland. Moon shadow felt a little sad, but yet with a warm glow inside of him even so.

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Grandmas description is that she has no idea whatsoever about what America looks like, the reality of an American or even mountain. Also that if she were to stick out of her tongue, it would be the size of a snake, she exaggerates so much. And, her tongue wags so much it would be considered to be a golden retrievers tail when their exited.

Ch. #3: Who was the Dragon King? Describe the dragon's kingdom. Myles

The dragon king is a dragon who rules over all reptiles and animals in the ocean. A beautiful and important and indescribable, literally indescribable, we have no descriptions or anything to go off of to describe it. This is therefor a trick question, but the author was built a veil. But I will try my best, the castle itself was lined in the halls and great hall by jewels and thrones made in gold, and such other beautiful things. The throne was alloyed pure gold, the arms encrusted with Jews as big as a mans fist, and a hundred bulky golden legs to support the acres of the throne.

Chapter 4 Question 1-Maya

Question: Who were the "Old Ones"?

The Old Ones were the spirits of the Tang peoples ancestors. The Tang People offered food and sweet smells that would please them. The Old Ones were believed to have watched over the living family members of the family that they were once a part of. They wouldn't stop watching over them just because they died.

Ch.2 Q3 Ava

Who was Black Dog and what did he announce was going to happen?

Black dog is Uncle Bright Star's son. He announced that Moon Shadow would need the knife he gave him because the demons are ready to beat up Tang men.

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Chapter 2 Quetion 1-Maya

Question: Describe the town of the Tang People. What is its present name?

The town that the Tang people live in, is in Chinatown in San Francisco. Getting to the location that the Tang people live, they must've passed through a place callled Barbary Coast. The coast was full of saloons, brothels, and gambling joints. It was also lined with wooden houses that smelled of shells. The whole coast smelled very bad. It smelled like vomit, sweat, and cheap liquor.

In the town that the Tang people lived in, there were neon lights and souvenir shops that reminded Shadow Lee of home. In front of the Tang Town, there were guards and lions protecting the gateway into Tang Town. There were lots of people living in Tang Town, and there were lots of vendors who sold vegetables, baked goods, toys, or even candy. Some vendors had horses to pull the heavy wagons along. There were lots of grocery stores, clothing shops, herbal shops, and laundries. Only men roamed the streets because women can either not be in Tang Town at all, or they have to be locked up in their homes. The Tang Town is now officially called Chinatown.

Ch.4 question 3- Sadia

Mr. Alger needed a repair for his car. Wind rider was fascinated by cars, he believed there was some sort of magic that connected him to the new world.

Ch.2 question 2- Sadia

Moon shadows father introduced him to moon shadow by hugging him and taking him into his town, moon shadow was pretty disappointed as he didn't get to see the golden mountain. As they walk to the Company's home, Moon Shadow is disappointed by the town's run-down appearance and smell of vomit. As they walked the town people pushed through them. A saloon man was very rude to moon shadow, he called him "China man", but his father bowed to him and apoligized.

Ch 3 question 1

Windrider got his name from his memory an his skill. In one of his memories he met a dragon that said he used to be one too. He was turned into a "soft skin" a.k.a a human as a punishment for trying to extinguish the sun using his wings. Although his dragon form is gone his powers lay in his kite building

Ch 4 Q2

How did Moon Shadow and Windrider meet the demon, Mr. Alger?

They met him when Windrider asked Mr. Alger if he needed help with his horseless carriage, or car. Mr. Alger said he needed help and Windrider was able to fix the car. Mr. Alger wanted to  give him a tip but Windrider said that he was happy just to look at the "horseless". In the end Mr. Alger gave him his business card.

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Ch. 5:

1) What happened between Father and Black Dog, and what was the end result? Myles

Black dog, beat up and stole money from moon shadow. The end result of that was a dead man, killed in honorable combat, and a shifty man in the shadows with a sword in his back. Also, windrider and moon shadow are leaving the tang man clan and going to live and work in the demon land.

2) Explain the effect of the killing on the lives of Moon Shadow and his father.

Moon Shadow and his Father (Windrider) killed a brother, and hurt Black Dog across the chest. The wound did not kill Black Dog, but the Brother was killed. The brothers of the man who was killed would be seeking Windrider and Moon Shadow. So, Windrider decided to go to live with the Demons. Windrider went to see Mr. Alger who he previously helped with his car. Windrider would own a job of fixing and cleaning apartments that Mr. Alger manages.Windrider would also live in a house of a Demoness who lets people live in her home for money. Moon Shadow was to accompany him. Windrider wrote to his Mother and Wife about the choice that he made.

3) Why is the chapter called "Windrider's Claws"?

I think the chapter is called Windrider’s Claws because since Windrider killed the

man/brother he is in a way unleashing his dragon claws. Also, he is going to live with the demons to become more dragon like and he is earning his “claws”.

Ch. 6:

1) Describe Moon Shadow and Windrider's new home.

Moon Shadow and Windrider’s new home was a small Victorian house including an odd shape. The house had eight walls instead of the traditional square houses of most Demon homes. The house was built behind an iron fence, and next to the house lay a small garden. Beside the garden was a big bay window. The backyard was very large and full of trees and grass. In the corner of the backyard had a stable that Moon Shadow and Windrider were to live in. There was a potbellied stove and the mats that Moon Shadow and his father would sleep on in one corner. Boards were leaning against a wall for Windrider to make into shelves some day.

2) What are some differences between the dragons the demoness knew about and the dragons Moon Shadow new about?

There were differences between the dragons the demoness knew about and the dragons Moon Shadow new about. The demoness thought they were sly, spiteful creatures who stole gold and killed people. But Moon Shadow thinks they are wise and benevolent.

Ch. 7:

1) How did Moon Shadow educate Miss Whitlaw?

Moon shadow educated Miss.Whitlaw about demons and dragons. He explained how there are some demons and dragons have very good benefits, like bring rain for crops, and also some unbeneficial ones.

2) To whom did Moon Shadow write, and what was the end result of it?

Moon shadow wrote to the Wrights about his fathers wish. One result they wrote back and wanted to help. Along with the letter they sent them they also sent some tables and diagrams. Although you would think Windrider would love this he is mad that Moon shadow told Miss Whitlaw about his wish. Also later Windrider took out some demon paper dollars they were saving no said " maybe they would like a crate of oranges" but instead of giving them a crate of oranges he just wrote a letter back.

3) What personality traits do Miss Whitlaw, Moon Shadow, and Windrider have in common? How are they different?

They all are very terrified of the dragons of demons. Moon Shadow an Windrider particularly evil demons, and on the other hand Miss Whitelaw is more afraid of evil dragons.