"Two Kinds" Reading Flashcard

Front

How did Jing-mei first envision herself as a prodigy?

Back

as a dainty ballerina, the Christ child, or Cinderella

Front

What word best describes the relationship between the narrator's mother and Lindo Jong?

Back

competitive

Front

What defines the main conflict in 'Two Kinds'?

Back

Man vs. Man: Mother vs. Daughter: The mother wants her daughter to be something the daughter is not

Front

Who was the only person in the church hall who thought Jing-mei’s performance was good?

Back

her piano teacher

Front

What is the significance of the title 'Two Kinds'?

Back

The mother says there are two kinds of daughters - ones that are obedient and those that do what they want.

Front

What does the character of Jing-mei represent in the story?

Back

The struggle between cultural expectations and personal identity.

Front

How does Jing-mei's relationship with her mother influence her self-perception?

Back

It creates a conflict between her desire to please her mother and her need for self-identity.

Front

What role does competition play in the story?

Back

It highlights the pressure Jing-mei feels to meet her mother's expectations and the comparison with her cousin Waverly.

Front

What is the theme of parental expectations in 'Two Kinds'?

Back

The theme explores how parental expectations can shape a child's identity and self-worth.

Front

How does the setting influence the story's conflict?

Back

The cultural backdrop of Chinese-American identity creates tension between Jing-mei and her mother's traditional values.