A New Life for Mei

Which of these was the hardest thing for Mei to deal with?

• taking over for Mrs. Hatch

• getting fired from her job

• traveling to America

• meeting Mr. Fischer at the store

The hotel owner and Mr. Fischer recognized that:

• the railroad would soon be finished.

• the hotel was not very good.

• Hong needed work.

• Mei was a good worker.

What did Mr. Fischer think of the meal that Mei served?

• He liked it very much.

• He wished Mrs. Hatch had made it.

• He was concerned about the food.

• He complained to the owner.

What did Mr. Fischer think of the meal that Mei served?

• He complained.

• He liked it very much.

• He wished Mrs. Hatch had made it.

The hotel owner and Mr. Fischer thought Mei was a good worker.

• True

• False

Which character was least involved in the plot of the story?

• Mrs. Hatch

• Mr. Fischer

• Hong

• Mei

Mrs. Hatch was...

• temperamental (moody)

• apprehensive (worried)

• tired and worn out

• polite

Mr. Fischer was...

• temperamental (moody)

• apprehensive (worried)

• tired and worn out

• polite

Mei was ...

• temperamental (moody)

• apprehensive (worried)

Hong felt proud to be able to work on completing the Transcontinental Railroad.

• True

• False