Two Kinds (1) - ISEE Reading practice test

What is the primary theme of the passage?

• The belief in opportunity and success in America

• The hardships of immigration

• The art of performance

• The importance of family values

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the passage, what specific talent did the mother initially want for her child?

• Acting like Shirley Temple

• Singing

• Cooking

• Dancing

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the author structure the passage to convey the mother’s aspirations?

• By contrasting America with China

• By listing past events

• Through a series of hypothetical scenarios

• Using dialogue to reflect the mother’s hope

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What can we infer about the mother’s character based on the passage?

• She has a strong sense of hope and resilience.

• She is regretful about her past.

• She believes success is only for the rich.

• She discourages her child's ambitions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the term “prodigy” refer to in the context of this passage?

• A talented person, especially at a young age.

• A successful immigrant.

• A famous actress.

• A type of food.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the main topic of the passage?

• A young girl's haircut experience

• The career of Shirley Temple

• The history of beauty training schools

• The author's relationship with a stylist

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was the initial expectation of the protagonist's mother regarding the haircut?

• To achieve big fat curls

• To have a simple trim

• To follow a current hairstyle trend

• To get a pixie cut

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author convey the protagonist's feelings about her haircut?

• Through descriptions of emotions and vivid imagery

• By using negative language throughout the passage

• By citing the opinions of others exclusively

• By presenting a timeline of events

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What can be inferred about the protagonist's feelings towards her new haircut by the end of the passage?

• She feels hopeful and excited about the future.

• She is disappointed and embarrassed.

• She is indifferent and does not care.

• She wishes she had not gone to the beauty school.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the phrase "soggy clumps" suggest about the protagonist's hair after the initial haircut?

• The hair was damp and messy.

• The hair was clean and healthy.

• The hair was well-styled and neat.

• The hair was strong and thick.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2