Two Kinds

The first line of "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan, "My mother believed you could be anything you wanted to be in America," informs the reader that the narration is in__________ person.

• First

• Second

• Third

• Last

What is a prodigy?

• a child with too much time on their hands

• a child that teaches others to play the piano

• a child with exceptional qualities or abilities

• a child that helps those in need

The mother wanted her daughter to be a Chinese ______________________________.

• Justin Bieber

• Shirley Temple

• TikTok Artist

• Ed Sullivan

Why did the daughter look like Peter Pan?

• She always wore green when performing for others.

• She could fly.

• She had to cut her hair really short after a failed hairstyle.

• She lived in Neverland.

What were some of the tests the mother had her try after dinner. Choose all that apply.

• Naming the capitals of states.

• Standing on her head without using her hands.

• Finding the Queen of hearts in a deck of cards.

• Predicting temperatures in different cities.

What does Mr. Chong teach the daughter?

• He teaches her to tap dance.

• He teaches her Karate.

• He teaches her to play golf.

• He teaches her to play the piano.

Why is Mr. Chong not a very good teacher.

• He is mean.

• He is blind.

• He is losing his hearing.

• He is a great teacher.

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When the daughter looks in the mirror, she decides her prodigy. What decision does she make about her prodigy?

• She will practice the piano intensely.

• She will be defiant and disobey her mother.

• She will learn to dance.

• She will always listen to her mother.

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

• There are two kinds of pianos that she plays.

• The daughter performs two acts of kindness.

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

• The daughter gets two kinds of ice cream after her concert.

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What happens at the talent show?

• The daughter wins first place.

• The daughter skips the recital.

• The daughter plays horribly.

• The daughter wins 3rd place.

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