Open Court U3 L1: A New Life for Mei Comprehension Quiz

When did Mei and Hong leave China?

• 1849

• 1870

• 1869

• 1867

Where did Mei and Hong settle in the United States?

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Chicago

• San Francisco

Who fractured her arm and had to leave work at the hotel?

• Mrs. Hatch

• Mei

• Hong

• Mr. Fischer

Who took over the kitchen at the hotel when Mrs. Hatch was unable to work?

• The hotel owner

• Hong

• Mr. Fischer

• Mei

What did Mr. Fischer do when he found out that Mrs. Hatch had fired Mei?

• Fired Mrs. Hatch

• Hired new staff

• Fired Mei

• Closed the restaurant

What job did Mei have at the hotel after Mrs. Hatch returned?

• Manager and head chef

• Housekeeper

• Receptionist

• Gardener

What is one of Mei's problems in this story?

• She doesn't like to cook.

• Mei must make a living on her own while Hong is away.

• There are no jobs available.

• She has to travel back to China.

How is Mei's problem of needing a job finally resolved?

• She looks for other jobs.

• Mrs. Hatch fired her.

• Mr. Fischer hired Mei as the head chef and manager of the hotel.

• She decides to open up her own restaraunt.

What was the conclusion of A New Life for Mei?

• Mei is left homeless and without a job and must find work while Hong is away.

• Hong never returns, so Mei goes out looking for him.

• They decide they should move back home to China.

• Hong came back, Mei was successful at her job, and they realize moving to America was a good thing.

Which description best fits this story?

• nonfiction text

• has a happy ending

• a dangerous adventure

• a funny comedy