Chinese Cinderella Chapters 1-10

Why is Adeline considered bad luck by her family?

• Because she is a girl
• Because her Mama died giving birth to her and would still be alive otherwise
• Because she was born with a mark on her back
• Because she is the youngest child of the family

Why is Grandmother Nai Nai in pain at the start of Chapter 3?

• She has broken her hip
• She has broken her back
• She has broken her arm
• Her feet were bound as a child, causing her never-ending pain

Who does Niang favor among her stepchildren?

• Third Brother
• Adeline
• Second Brother
• Big Sister

How does Adeline's father react to her medal at the beginning of the novel?

• He yells at her.

• He teases her and pats her on the head with pride.

• He takes it off and throws it in the garbage.

• He accuses her of stealing it.

In chapter 7, how do the rest of the family react when Niang beats Little Sister for not going to her?

• They sit in silence, doing nothing.

• They scoop up the baby and carry her away.

• They argue with Niang.

What does Niang do after overhearing the conspiracy between the siblings?

• She moves Big Sister to the second floor.
• She calls them all liars in front of their Father that night at dinner.
• She sends Adeline to a convent.
• She sends all of the children away.

How does Adeline feel about Jackie?

• She was fond of him.

• She was nervous and afraid of him.

• She did not care about him.

Where does Adeline move in chapter 5?

• Tianjin

• Hong Kong

• Shanghai

What happens to Adeline on her first day of 1st grade in Shanghai?

• She went there on a rickshaw.

• Adeline's father sent her but she was late.

• She had no one to take her to school. Everyone had forgotten her.

How does Adeline's father respond to her being lost in chapter 6?

• He does come get her and scolds her for her clumsiness.

• He does come get her and reminds the cook to send her anywhere she wants.

• He does come get her but hands her a map and tells her to learn to read it so she will not get lost again.