Lunar New Year in Chinatown comes with pain, resiliency

Which sentence from the article would be MOST important to include in a summary of the article?

• My dad, who is Chinese and Japanese American, used to buy red and gold posters with Chinese characters that meant "fortune" and "happiness."

• Around the holiday, the neighborhood's narrow streets overflow with crowds.

• The holiday isn't celebrated in all East and Southeast Asian countries.

• However, when I see Chinatowns across the country turning that pain around, I see a community embodying the ox -- powerful and determined.

Which sentence from the Introduction [paragraphs 1-9] BEST introduces Lunar New Year to the reader?

• When I think of celebrating Lunar New Year in my childhood, I think of the colors red and gold.

• When I think of Lunar New Year today, I see rainbows.

• Lunar New Year starts February 12, and 2021 is the Year of the Ox.

• There are other reasons people are feeling sad at the start of the Lunar New Year.

Read the following selection introducing efforts to support local Chinatowns.

Several community groups have formed during the pandemic to support local Chinatowns. In New York City, there's Welcome to Chinatown. This effort offers funds for small businesses and anti-Asian awareness through social media. Across the country in Oakland, California, there's Save Our Chinatowns. It is a grassroots movement that is raising funds for nearby Chinatowns and highlighting businesses online. There are many more of these types of groups.

What does the author MOST LIKELY want the reader to think about Chinatowns based on this selection?

• They will likely never recover from this challenge.

• They will need to change their business models.

• They will thrive with the help of their communities.

• There is no support to save their businesses.

Why did the author's father hang their red and gold posters upside down in their home?

• They often did handstands in the house.

• The pandemic is making them do crazy things.

• The good luck would pour onto his children.

• Their family had a bad year so they really needed extra good luck.

2021 is the year of what zodiac animal?

• rat

• fox

• dragon

• ox

How long can the Lunar New Year holiday last?

• One weekend

• Up to 15 days

• 7 days

• One month

The Lunar New Year is always about family, togetherness, and hope for the future.

• True

• False

Why has Chinatown gatherings all over the world been cancelled?

• To keep families safe.

• To discourage crowding.

• Due to the pandemic.

• To stop the spread of COVID-19.

According to this article, why are many Asians feeling sad at the start of the Lunar New Year?

• Asians have little money.

• Asians are missing their fortunes.

• Asians are being physically and verbally attacked because of the idea that they started COVID-19.

• Asians have suffered many deaths.

Which phrase has contributed to the risk of being harassed or verbally abused in the Asian community?

• Kung Hee Fat Choy

• Chinese eyes

• Chinese flu

• Happy Lunar New Year