The White Umbrella

Why are the narrator and her family unique?

• They are Chinese Americans

• They are one of two Chinese families in the town.

• Both A and B

How does the narrator feel about her mother working?

• Happy

• Embarrassed

• Neutral

Why does the narrator lie about why she and Mona are walking to the lesson?

• To hide a secret

• So that Miss Crossman would pity her and Mona.

• Because she is ashamed that they had to walk to the lesson.

Based on the provided information, what can you say about Miss Crossman?

• She is funny and amusing

• She is kind and caring

• She is mean and rude

What does the umbrella symbolize?

• It's just an umbrella

• Everything the girl wants but cannot have

• The emotions she felt about her mother's new job

What does the mother mean when she says: "Things... what's wrong with the raincoat?"

• The mother and father cannot afford to buy an umbrella.

• The girls lose everything they have.

• The mother thinks the raincoat is sufficient.

Based on the following line, what can be said about the mother's feelings towards American children? "You only need things, just like an American."

• She is proud to be a Chinese American.

• She thinks Americans are spoiled.

• She is angry and wants to return to China.

Mona keeps repeating: "She's at work!" What does this tell the reader about Mona?

• She accepts that her mom is working.

• She is angry that her mom is working.

• She is trying to annoy her sister.

Mona finally goes inside, but the narrator stays outside. What internal conflict does the narrator experience?

• She wants to warm up, but wants to be loyal to her mother.

• She wants to show that she is strong.

• She wants to prove Miss Crossman wrong.

What is the main theme conveyed in the story?

• False hope

• Appreciate what you have

• Jealousy