They Don't Mean It! -Comprehension

What is the setting of the story?

• China

• Chinatown

• New York

• Seattle

What is the most important part of the Chinese New Year celebration?

• eating special foods

• setting off firecrackers

• celebrating the new moon

• celebrating the coming of spring

Why does Kim tell her mother that the ham she made for Easter was terrible?

• She did not like the ham.

• She was angry at her mother.

• She was trying to act modest.

• She was trying to be like Mary

According to Mary, why do Chinese parents contradict people when they compliment their children?

• Boasting is never acceptable

• They do not like to talk about their families

• They never believe their children are worthy of compliments

• Boasting about one's children would be the same as boasting about themselves

What is the author's basic message?

• Children must always respect their elders

• Cultures have different ways of communicating

• The Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese celebration

• If you do no have anything nice to say, do not say anything at all.