"Two Kinds" Quiz

In "Two Kinds," how does the author feel about life in America?

• She is depressed and bitter

• She is fearful and nervous

• She is resentful and angry

• She is optimistic and expectant

In "Two Kinds" why does the mother take her daughter to get her hair curled?

• She wants her daughter to look more grown-up.

• She wants her daughter to look taller.

• She wants her daughter to look like Shirley Temple.

• She wants her daughter to be a child model.

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What detail in "Two Kinds" helps you predict that the daughter will not become the next Shirley Temple?

• She is unable to learn to dance.

• She tells her mother she does not want to perform.

• Her hair does not curl like Shirley Temple's.

• She tells her mother she hates Shirley Temple.

What best describes how the daughter and Waverly feel about each other?

• warm and sisterly

• friendly but distant

• cold and caring

• jealous and competitive

What detail from "Two Kinds" help you predict that the daughter might not do well at her recital?

• She does not practice carefully.

• She refuses to practice at all.

• She refuses to perform .

• She gets sick beforehand

In "Two Kinds", what trait do the daughter and mother share?

• sensitivity

• stubbornnes

• playfulness

• calmness

What is the central idea in "Two KInds?"

• If you do not succeed at first, try again.

• A happy family requires obedient children.

• An important part of growing up is discovering one's own goals and desires.

• Parents who expect a lot will inspire high levels of achievement in their children.

What does Jing-Mei's mother pressure her to become?

• a child prodigy

• a movie star

• Shirley Temple

• herself

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What would happen every night at dinner?

• Jing-Mei's mother would quiz her

• Jing-Mei would not eat

• Jing-Mei would play the piano

• Jing-Mei's mother would brag about her

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What happens at the talent show?

• Jing-Mei plays horribly

• Jing-Mei plays beautifully

• Jing-Mei wins first place

• Jing-Mei doesn't perform

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