Grandmother's Visit

What is the Chinese term for grandmother mentioned in the text?

• Nai-nai

• Paw-paw

• Lao-lao

• Ah-ma

Why did the narrator have to stop their daily ballet lessons?

• The ballet school closed down.

• The family moved to a new city.

• Grandmother's airfare and legal expenses were too high.

• The narrator lost interest in ballet.

Where did the narrator's grandmother come from?

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Hong Kong

• Taipei

What did the narrator's father do when he saw the carved black canes?

• He laughed.

• He opened the car door.

• He slammed the trunk shut.

• He helped grandmother out of the car.

What was the reason given for the grandmother's ability to speak English?

• She learned it in school.

• She worked for a British family for years.

• She traveled frequently.

• She took English classes in Hong Kong.

What was Ian supposed to do when Grandmother arrived?

• Bow to Grandmother

• Hug Grandmother

• Shake hands with Grandmother

• Sing to Grandmother

What was Grandmother wearing on her feet?

• Leather boots

• Quilted cotton slippers

• Sandals

• Sneakers

What does the word "sensitive" mean as used in the text?

• Easily hurt or irritated

• Very strong

• Extremely happy

• Very loud

What does the word "meek" mean as used in the text?

• Timid; not showing anger

• Very brave

• Extremely happy

• Very loud

What does the word "laborious" mean as used in the text?

• Taking much work or effort

• Very easy

• Extremely fast

• Very loud