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1. Where did Sylvie live before she came to New York?

Sylvie lived in the Netherlands until she was nine. She came back to the U.S. to live with her family and care for her younger sister.

2. What is Sylvie's legacy within the family?

Sylvie is considered the smart, beautiful sister. She has multiple Ivy League degrees and has a fancy job in the city.

3. What do the Lee parents do for a living?

Ma works at a dry cleaners near the apartment. Pa works at a fish market.

4. Where does Amy like to spend her free time?

Amy likes to go to the park near her apartment. She also is a regular at a music store, where a cute employee named Zach always helps her find music to sample.

5. Why does Amy go to Ma's work in the middle of the day?

Amy goes to tell Ma that Sylvie is missing. Amy had gotten a call from her cousin Lukas, who reported that he was unsure of Sylvie's whereabouts.

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