"Two Kinds" Test Review

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What personality trait do both the narrator and her mother share in 'Two Kinds'?

Back

Stubbornness.

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What motivates the narrator to perform poorly on her mother's quizzes?

Back

Her desire to not become a prodigy combined with a stubbornness about her mother.

Front

Replace the word in quotes with the correct personal pronoun: Everyone cheered when 'Jason' ran up the field.

Back

He.

Front

What is an important theme from 'Two Kinds'?

Back

Accepting yourself for who you are is more important than achievement.

Front

What does the word 'lamented' mean in the context of Andrew's feelings about the Titans' loss?

Back

To express sorrow or regret.

Front

Define 'prodigy' as used in 'Two Kinds'.

Back

A person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.

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What does the narrator's stubbornness symbolize in 'Two Kinds'?

Back

Her struggle for identity and independence.

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How does the mother’s expectation affect the narrator in 'Two Kinds'?

Back

It creates pressure and conflict in their relationship.

Front

What does the narrator ultimately learn about achievement in 'Two Kinds'?

Back

That self-acceptance is more valuable than meeting external expectations.

Front

What is the significance of the piano in 'Two Kinds'?

Back

It represents both the mother's dreams and the narrator's resistance to those dreams.