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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

• sensitivity

• stubbornness

• cheerfulness

• peacefulness

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is the best definition for lamented?

• expressed sorrow about something

• showed appreciation for

• expressed annoyance at

• showed anger about

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A