chapter 7-8 chinese cinderella

Why do Adeline's parents not give her tram fare?

• Adeline was not favoured by her father and step-mother. The children were also being taught "austerity" so little money was given to them and practically no money was given to Adeline.

• They are poor and have no money left

• Adeline was not asking money

What makes Adeline sad for YeYe in chapter 8?

• He gets in trouble for giving the step-kids tram fare

• Yeye got sick

How do her parents respond to their wishes for tram fare?

• They must apologize first and admit they were wrong

• They just ignore them

How does little Sister respond to Niang when she saw her?

• She happily hugged Niang

• he tells her she doesn't want her. She refuses to go to her. She tells her to go away.

Why does Little Sister acted like that towards her mother Niang?

• She misses her mother

• Because she hasn't seen her mother since she was 6 months old and now she was almost 2 yrs old. She doesn't know Niang like her Aunt Baba.

How does Niang reacted to Little Sister's action towards her?

• Little Sister responds to Niang with fear. She will not accept her offer of candy, cries and struggles when Niang attempts to hold her, and even breaks Niang's pearls. Unfortunately, Little Sister's earned a beating from Niang because of that.

• Niang patiently talks to Little Sister

• Niang just walked away

What did Adeline do in reaction to Niang's behavior?

• She just ignored the situation

• Adeline stands up for little sister and defends her from Niang`

• She kept quiet, afraid that Niang will turn on her once she meddled

What is Niang's reaction to Adeline standing up for her sister ?

• Niang just kept quiet and walked away controlling her irritation

• Niang does not appreciate Adeline's outburst and declares that she “shall never forgive her

What is austerity and how did Adeline and her siblings ?

• It means to practice a frugal way of living. Adeline just realized that her stepmother is now in charge of the household not her father.

• They were not given any money at all so they protested and leave the house

How does Adeline deal with the tram fare issue?

• Adeline gave in and asked for forgiveness

• Adeline remains resolute, walking to school in the rain and cold, though she feels isolated when her siblings are invited into the “Holy of Holies” to collect their allowances each week.