The Moustache

What do Mike's descriptions of Cindy suggest about their relationship?

• Mike thinks Cindy likes him because of what he can buy her.

• He thinks that Cindy will break up with him if he stops spending money on her.

• Mike believes Cindy is interested in him for his intelligence.

• Mike is convinced that Cindy is attracted to him for his good looks.

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Explain Mike's conflicting feelings about visiting his grandmother.

• He loves his grandmother and has happy memories, but he is really uncomfortable visiting the nursing home.

• He is excited to see his grandmother, but he is anxious about the long drive.

• He is happy to spend time with his grandmother, but he is worried about her health.

• He is sad to see his grandmother in a nursing home, but he is grateful for the care she is receiving.

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What is the author emphasizing by including the young nurse in paragraphs 24-25?

• The depressing or sad nature of nursing homes and the frozen almost lifeless patients

• The importance of providing compassionate care to elderly patients

• The need for more nurses in nursing homes

• The financial burden of nursing home care

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In paragraph 17, Mike says of his grandmother, "This is one of her good days". What details prove she isn't really having a good day?

• I looked out the window and there was no feeder. No birds. (20)

• I was beginning to feel uneasy because she regarded me with such intensity. (24)

• It felt kind of spooky, getting such an emotional welcome from her. (24)

• She was smiling and singing as she looked out the window. (22)

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How has Mike's moustache affected the plot of this story?

• His grandmother thinks Mike is really his grandfather because they both wore a moustache and were both named Mike.

• Mike's moustache has caused him to be mistaken for a famous actor.

• Mike's moustache has made him the target of ridicule from his peers.

• Mike's moustache has caused him to be mistaken for a criminal.

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How has Nana's story affected Mike's perspective? Pick the 3 right answers.

• He figures out she is a real person. She's somebody.

• He figures out she is his grandmother and she's also a real person herself.

• Like his own mother and father, Mike figures out they have a relationship that doesn't include him all of the time.

• He learns to appreciate the little things.

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How has Mike's perspective on love changed?

• Mike realizes real love is not expecting someone to give you things like with Cindy, but just freely giving to the people you love.

• Mike now believes that love is a feeling that should be kept secret.

• Mike now believes that love is a feeling that should be expressed through actions.

• Mike now believes that love is a feeling that should be shared with many people.

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Based on Mike's experience with his grandmother, why do you think he doesn't ask his mother the questions in his mind? Pick the 2 right answers.

• He is afraid of what he will learn when his mother answers him.

• He thinks that his parent's secrets are really not his business.

• He is not sure if his mother will be honest with him.

• He is worried that his mother will not understand his questions.

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What is the theme of this text?

• A young man visits his grandmother and learns a surprising fact about his family.

• Part of growing up is realizing that adults also face struggles and heartbreak.

• Part of growing old is figuring out how to say goodbye to loved ones.

• Regret over past mistakes can ruin a person's life.

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What does paragraph 59 demonstrate about the day's effect on Mike?

• Mike's opinion of his grandmother has changed.

• Mike's opinion of his parents have changed.

• Mike now sees himself differently.

• Mike now sees adults differently.

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