Two Kinds

What does June realize at the end of the story?

• That her mother actually did believe in her and her potential, even if she could be harsh.

• That her mom never really loved her and was a truly selfish person.

• June is glad that she kept playing the piano and made a career out of it.

• June knows that her mother never believed in her potential and wished she had a different daughter.

How does June act during her piano lessons with Old Chong?

• She refuses to play the piano at all

• She makes a lot of mistakes and just ignores them since Chong is deaf

• She fights with Old Chong the whole time and argues about her mistakes

• She tries her best and improves little by little

What does this quote mean: '“Only two kinds of daughters,” she shouted in Chinese. “Those who are obedient and those who follow their own mind! Only one kind of daughter can live in this house. Obedient daughter!”'

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• The mother believes that since she was obedient as a kid, her daughter June should be too.

• June's mom believes that children can only obey their parents or their own desires, not both. These are the "two kinds."

• June is never going to obey her mother because she hates her mom and doesn't respect her at all.

• June's mother understands that she does not want to be a piano prodigy and supports her goals.

What is the mother's motivation for the way she acts?

• She resents June for not understanding the tragedy she experienced in China.

• She just wants June to be happy, no matter what it takes.

• She pushes June so hard because she wants her to be successful and have a good life in the U.S.

• She wants June to become famous so that she can quit being a housekeeper and be supported by her daughter.

Which statement BEST sums up the theme, or message, of "Two Kinds"?

• Determination is more important than genius.

• A happy family requires obedient children.

• Accepting oneself can be more important than success.

• A parent's expectations inspire a child's achievements.

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," 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 does not 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 for herself who she will be.

• She can be the prodigy her mother wants her to be.

Which of the following are reasons that the daughter plays badly at the talent show? Choose TWO options.

• She has not been taught well by her teacher, who is deaf.

• She wants Waverly, not herself to win the talent show.

• She does not sincerely try to learn her selected piece.

• She does not wish to play well at the talent show.

• She is too nervous to play well in front of an audience.

What happens when Jing-Mei refuses to play the piano?

• Her mother grabs her and puts her in front of the piano.

• Her mother lets her give up the piano.

• Her mother says "Fine. I don't care."

• Her mother cried.