Chinese Cinderella

Why is Adeline shunned from most of her family?

• She's a girl

• She refuses to bind her feet

• She's an unlikable person

• Her mother died shortly after Adeline was born

Which of the following is the most important message the author wanted to tell us?

• that each of us has something precious and unique

• that brothers and sisters can sometimes be selfish

• that it is lonely living with a stepfamily

• that it was difficult growing up in China

What did Adeline yearn for more than anything else?

• to be top of the class at school

• to be the president of her class

• to be loved and understood by her family

• to be admired by her friends

Where in China is the French Concession of Tianjin?

• North East

• East

• North West

• South West

What does Niang demand from the children in exchange for their tram fare?

• To clean the house and cook for the family.

• An apology, as they have been wrong to get money from Ye Ye.

• To perform chores.

• Perfect grades.

What does Adeline receive from her teacher in her first week of school?

• A certificate

• A medal

• A gold star

• chocolate

How can you describe Adeline?

• Forgetful

• Lazy

• Impolite and rude

• Intelligent and smart

How old is Adeline when we are first introduced to her in chapter 1?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

How does Adeline realise that she is all alone and no one is looking out for her?

• Her Aunt Baba warns her of this.

• Her father tells her this.

• She has no friends in the new city.

• No one realised she hadn't returned home from school.

Niang is half Chinese and half __________.

• French

• German

• Japanese

• She is only Chinese