Two Kinds

In "Two Kinds" what does the mother hope for her daughter?

• a meeting with Ed Sullivan
• a way to happiness
• a good career
• a special talent

What does the daughter realize when she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?

• If she doesnt become a prodigy, she will not succeed at anything.
• If she becomes a prodigy, she will be a sad, unpleasant girl.
• She has the power to decide for herself who she will be.
• She can be the prodigy her mother wants her to be.

Which statement best explains why the daughter in "Two Kinds" develops a negative attitude toward her mother's quizzes?

• She finds the tests getting harder and harder.
• She is not interested in geography or math.
• She sees herself disappointing her mother.
• She wants to play piano instead of taking tests.

Which of the following is the best definition for lamented?

• expressed sorrow about
• showed appreciation for
• expressed annoyance at
• showed anger for

Which situation most clearly shows an example of squabbling? Base your choice on the meaning of squabbling.

• Jose asks Leila for advice on how to fix his bike.
• Kim and Li fight over who gets to go first up the stairs.
• Jamal bores his friends with stories of winning video games.
• Ed and Amy discuss their differing opinions about politics

Which situation would most likely cause a person to feel devastated? Base your choice on the meaning of devastated.

• Jon's younger sister cannot grasp his explanation of chemistry
• Jim graduates at the top of his high school class
• No one shows up for Josh's thirteenth birthday party
• Rose must finish her homework before watching television

Part A: In "Two Kinds" the mother arranges for the daughter to have piano lessons.  The daughter gives the following response,
"Why don't you like me the way I am?  I'm not a genius.

• If her mothers wants her to develop a talent, then her mother must not value her as she is
• If her mother wants her to develop a talent, then her mother must realize that she is not a genius
• Because she is not a genius, she does not deserve her mother's efforts to improve her
• Because she is not a genius, she must work hared than other people do to succeed.

Part B: Which additional quotation from "Two Kinds" best supports the answer to Part A/

• In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect
• It was as if I knew, without a doubt, that the prodigy side of me really did exist.  I had no fear whatsoever, no nervousness. 
• I felt the shame of my mother and father as they sat stiffly throughout the rest of the show.
• "You want me to be someone that I'm not!" I sobbed.  "I'll never be the kind of daughter you want me to be!"

From which point of view is "Two Kinds" written?

• first person, from the daughter's point of view
• first person, from the mother's point of view
• third person, from the daughter's point of view
• third person, from the mother's point of view

In "Two Kinds," which character trait do the daughter and mother share?

• sensitivity
• stubbornness
• cheerfulness
• peacefulness