Reading Comprehension_ First Day of Second Grade

What item was Linda missing to pay for her lunch?

• A nickel
• A penny
• A quarter
• A dime

How old was Linda when the events in the passage took place?

• Twelve years old
• Eight years old
• Ten years old
• Six years old

Where did Linda and her family move to when the narrator was two months old?

• China
• Mexico
• Taiwan
• Canada

What language did Linda struggle to communicate in at her public elementary school?

• Spanish
• English
• Mandarin Chinese
• French

What action did Linda take when she realized she was missing a quarter?

• She borrowed from Sarah
• She counted her money again
• She ran to the principal's office
• She asked the lunch lady for help

How did Linda and the narrator transition to becoming second-generation Taiwanese Americans?

• By adopting a second language
• By moving back to Taiwan
• By embracing American culture
• By forgetting their Chinese heritage

What made Linda and the narrator feel excluded and misunderstood at times?

• Their family's financial situation
• Their lack of ambition
• Their cultural background
• Their language skills

What advice did the narrator's mother give them after a lonely afternoon in kindergarten?

• You don't have to ask, just go play with them
• Ask to play with others
• Keep observing silently
• Be more outgoing

How did Linda and the narrator eventually speak English?

• With a Taiwanese accent
• Flawlessly and accent-free
• Mixing Chinese words
• Speaking only in Chinese

What did Linda's parents move to the U.S. as?

• Tourists
• Poor graduate students
• Retirees
• Skilled workers