Thursday, December 10, 2015

Chapter 3 Open ended question

How is Helen able accept her own transition from Buddhism to Catholicism and yet is unable to accept Mona's transition from Catholicism to Judaism which is being done for the same reasons?
Why does Mona insist on being a Jewish although her mother disagree?

Mona in the Promised Land Question - Spina

What is Mona trying to get across with the taking down her Christmas tree? The fact that it isn't native to China or because Catholics celebrate Christmas and she wants to be Jewish?

[ I know that's more than one question but it had 2 parts :) ]

Mona in the promised Land Question

What is the main reason why Helen doesn't want Mona to switch to Judaism, after she has switched herself from being Buddhist to Catholic?

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Mona in the Promised Land

Why does Mona's family not support her becoming Jewish? Why do they hate the idea of it so much?
Why does Mona's mom hate the idea of Mona being Jewish so much?
Why does Mona convert even though her family does not want her to?

Mona Question Leshem

¿Was there a specific reason that Helen was so upset at Mona for converting?
Why do you think Helen was so upset about Mona turning Jewish?

Open-Ended Question Chapter 3

Do you think that Mona turning Jewish was worth all of the work and arguing?

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question

Why is Callie obsessed about what is American and what is Chinese?

Mazo Mona Question

How does Mona's conversion to Judiasm affect her family?