Revision of 'Don't Know Don't Care'

At the start of the play, Son says that Gonggong is 'a million years old'.

At this point in the play, this line shows us that the Son ...

• thinks that he will not be able to relate to Gonggong.

• thinks that Gonggong is very experienced and wise.

• thinks that Gonggong is very frail and weak.

• feels worried about his Gonggong moving in with him.

How does the Son's attitude towards his Grandfather change by the end of the play?

Choose TWO of the following options.

• He is more concerned about Gonggong's health.

• He is more rebellious and outspoken.

• He cherishes his relationship with Gonggong more.

• He cares less about his Mother.

Son asks himself 'why didn't I go to his room? Why didn't I help him?' (p54). These questions show that he feels g _ _ _ _ y about ignoring his grandfather.

What is this feeling? Write the missing word.

Which of these quotes BEST support the idea that Ryan (Son) has become more caring about his grandfather?

• 'He was always in some pain' (p51)

• 'I know how it works.' (p53)

• 'What is more important than my relationship with my grandfather?' (p55)

• 'Who's going to take care of him?' (p48)

'I get it. I finally get it. (slight pause) My Gonggong needs me - as much as I need him.' (p56)

This line shows that Ryan (Son) changes his attitude towards his grandfather because...

• He knows he is better at taking care of his grandfather than his mother.

• His grandfather can give him better advice about love.

• He realises the importance of showing care and concern for others.

• His grandfather is good at teaching him Mandarin.

Which of the following quotes BEST show that Mother is very controlling?

• 'We don't need a maid. This is temporary.' (p48)

• 'Why can't he just stay at the hospital?' (p59)

• 'Have you done your homework? ... Mother Tongue?' (p52)

• 'I've asked my boss to let me work part-time' (p48)

Mother says, 'I want you to stay away from Gonggong'. Who is she giving this instruction to?

She is giving this instruction to _______. (Write the name of the character.)

Why does Mother want Ryan (Son) to 'stay away' from his grandfather?

(Choose TWO correct answers.)

• She doesn't want Ryan to disturb his grandfather's rest.

• She doesn't want Ryan to feed him the wrong medicine.

• She wants Ryan to focus on studying.

• She wants her father to depend on her completely.

In Don't Know, Don't Care, Mother is very controlling because...

(Choose ALL the answers that apply.)

• She likes to boss other people around.

• She wants to provide Grandfather with the best care.

• She feels stressed about Grandfather's terminal illness.

• She wants Son to do well in his studies.

Mother says, 'I still have to work. I have to deal with my clients. I have to be the wife I have to be the mother. I have to be the daughter. I have to be the nurse. I have to be smart. I have to operate equipment. I I I I I.' (p53)

The R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N of the phrase 'I have to' highlights Mother's stress over her many responsibilities.

(Write the missing word below.)