In Two Worlds

Which statement would the author of this passage most likely agree with?

• Everyone should visit New York City.

• Traveling to other countries is a lot of fun.

• Understanding different cultures is important.

• Authors are the most important speakers.

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A: Which of the following statements shows the author's point of view about Bette Bao?

• She helped others through her experiences.

• She made a lot of friends in her travels.

• She could have done more to help others read.

• She only lived in one country, but did a lot of reading.

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part B: Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "But Bette eventually learned English, studied hard, and made friends."

• "After college, she married a man named Winston Lord."

• "Bette had lived in two different countries and now spoke two languages."

• "Bette was often asked to speak about the book and her experiences as a Chinese American."

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A: Which of the following statements show the author's point of view about the book Spring Moon?

• Spring Moon is worth reading.

• Spring Moon will help students learn a new language.

• Spring Moon was very popular only in the United States.

• Spring Moon is not a book anyone should read.

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part B: Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "When she returned to America, she decided to write a book about China."

• "Bette's book, Spring Moon, was sold around the world and got some great reviews."

• "The trip connected her to the Chinese side of her life."

• "Bette was placed in the fifth grade even though she was only eight years old."