5. The text says: "It is only natural that refugee children, along with their families , go through a process of mourning those losses ." What is a process of mourning? Site Specific Details from Inside Out & Back Again

Moving to a new country, especially as refugees, brings a sense of loss and mourning. The loss of loved ones, cultural identity, place, belonging...are all lost. Throughout the novel, Hà and her family are faced with scenarios in which they are forced to adapt—linguistically, culturally, economically, and socially. Knowing that they are starting life fresh at the society's lowest rung, as Quang says, the family's ability to adapt to their new and often trying circumstances is what will enable them to thrive in the United States. Ultimately, the family manages to maintain the routines and rituals of their lives in Vietnam while incorporating cultural elements from their new home.