In Between Cultures

Which is the best summary of the paragraph 4?

(Summarize key supporting ideas and details.)

• The granddaughter yells at the matrons.

• The granddaughter stays quiet in hopes of de-escalating the situation.

• The granddaughter tells them why her grandmother was washing her feet.

• The granddaugther stays quiet because she doesn't understand.

Which of the following is the point of view of the author in paragraph 4?

(Understand point of view)

• The author thinks that the granddaughter is in the middle of both sides.

• The author thinks the granddaughter caused the conflict.

• The author thinks that the granddaughter is very Arabic.

• The author thinks the granddaughter does not understand the matron's side.

Which of the following is the best summary of paragraph 10?

(Summarize key supporting ideas and details.)

• The grandmother and the matrons disagree about whose culture is right.

• The grandmother thinks her grandmother's culture is correct, and the matrons are being unreasonable.

• The granddaughter's status as a mix of American and Arabic allows her to mediate for both sides so the reader can understand both sides.

• The granddaughter doesn't understand American culture.

Which of the following is the closest meaning to sacred in paragraph 5?

(Interpret most words and phrases)

• worship

• important to a group

• safe

• speaker

Which of the following is the point of view of paragraph 11?

(Understand point of view)

• The author feels that the granddaughter is uncomfortable in her position.

• The author feels the granddaughter has an advantage and thrives in in-betweenness.

• The author thinks the granddaughter doesn't pick a side because they are both wrong.

• The author thinks the granddaughter has a disadvantage because she knows two cultures.

Which of the following is the closest meaning to assimilate in paragraph 7?

(Interpret most words and phrases)

• stuck in between

• to execute

• to take and fully understand

• to keep separate

Which of the following is a clue to the meaning of assimilate in paragraph 7?

(Interpret words and phrases. )

• "overcome the difference"

• "That being so"

• "stuck between a rock and a hard place"

• "caught or trapped"

The reader can infer that the matrons judge the granddaughter as American because . . .

(Draw logical conclusions)

• the granddaughter knows English.

• the granddaughter is bilingual.

• the granddaughter looks and behaves American.

• the granddaughter understands both sides.

What is a central idea of the essay?

(Identify a clear central theme or idea)

• Judging other cultures leads to agreement.

• Those who are different cannot be understood.

• Religion defines people.

• Being part of multiple cultures has its pros and cons.

The grandmother and the matrons are alike because they

(Draw logical conclusions)

• are decent.

• both think their religions is the correct one.

• are clean

• All of the above.