Two Kinds

In “Two Kinds,” what does the mother hope for her daughter?

• a meeting with Ed Sullivan

• a way to happiness

• a good career

• a special talent

Which statement best explains why the daughter in “Two Kinds” develops a negative attitude toward her mother’s quizzes?

• She finds the tests getting harder and harder.

• She is not interested in geography or math.

• She sees herself disappointing her mother.

• She wants to play piano instead of taking tests.

In “Two Kinds,” what does the daughter realize when she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?

• If she does not become a prodigy, she will not succeed at anything.

• If she becomes a prodigy, she will be a sad, unpleasant girl.

• She has the power to decide for herself who she will be.

• She can be the prodigy her mother wants her to be.

From which point of view is “Two Kinds” written?

• first person, from the daughter’s point of view

• first person, from the mother’s point of view

• third person, from the daughter’s point of view

• third person, from the mother’s point of view

In “Two Kinds,” which character trait do the daughter and mother share?

• sensitivity

• stubbornness

• cheerfulness

• peacefulness

Read the following sentence.

Most people call Misha a prodigy, but I think his sister has more talent.

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the personal pronoun and the proper noun in the sentence.

• personal pronoun: Most; proper noun: Misha

• personal pronoun: Misha; proper noun: prodigy

• personal pronoun: I; proper noun: Misha

• personal pronoun: I; proper noun: sister

Which word in this sentence is a possessive noun?

Keisha and Dashawn liked Sam’s singing, but Taylor liked my piano playing.

• Keisha

• Sam’s

• Taylor

• my

Which of the following is the best definition for lamented?

• expressed sorrow about something

• showed appreciation for

• expressed annoyance at

• showed anger about

Which situation most clearly shows an example of squabbling?

• Jose asks Leila for advice on how to fix his bicycle

• Kim and Li fight over who gets up the stairs first.

• Jamal bores his friends with stories of winning video games

• Ed and Ramon discuss their differing opinions about poitics.

Which sentence contains both a common noun and a proper noun?

• Sara was tired of trying to please her demanding mother.

• The ambitious mother wanted her daughter to be a prodigy.

• Susan thought Yolanda was more talented than Janelle.

• The deaf piano teacher could not hear his student playing.