Grandfather's Journey Comprehension Questions

Which of the following events happened first in the story?

• The author's grandfather married his childhood sweetheart.

• The author's grandmother had a baby girl.

• The author's grandfather traveled in America.

• The author's mother moved to Japan with her family.

Which detail suggests that the author's grandfather liked his journey through North America?

• He never thought of going home.

• He walked for days on end.

• He wore a new kind of clothes.

• He did not see land for weeks.

Of all the places he visited, why do you think California was the grandfather's favorite?

• Its mountains and rivers reminded him of Japan.

• He earned a good living by selling fish he caught in the ocean.

• It was the only place he met people from different cultures.

• It had the same kind of songbirds as in his childhoos home.

The title of this story is Grandfather's Journey. Why is this a good title for the story even though only the beginning is about the trip?

• The journey affected the grandfather and the author's lives.

• The journey gave the grandfather a chance to see new things.

• During the journey, the grandfather decided to return home and get married.

• Today, the author has many stories to tell about his grandfather's journey.

Summarize the story of "Grandfather's Journey."

• It's about a young man who travels the world and decides to live abroad.

• It's about a grandfather who travels to America, falls in love with it, but also misses Japan.

• It's about a family moving back and forth between America and Japan.

• It's about a grandfather who dislikes traveling but has to for work.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the grandfather feel about both America and Japan?

• He likes America better

• He prefers Japan

• He feels torn because he loves both places

• He dislikes both places

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What motivates the grandfather to keep traveling between America and Japan?

• His job requires him to travel

• He has families in both countries

• His love for both landscapes and cultures

• He never really decides which country he prefers

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What can we infer about Grandfather's character from his motivations to explore and experience different places?

• He is adventurous and curious.

• He is unhappy and dissatisfied.

• He is fearful of the unknown.

• He is indifferent to different cultures.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'He is adventurous and curious.' Grandfather's motivations to explore and experience different places suggest he has a sense of adventure and curiosity.

Why does Grandfather return to Japan after living in America?

• He never liked America.

• He missed his family in Japan.

• He wanted to retire in Japan.

• He felt a strong longing for his homeland.

Answer explanation

Grandfather returned to Japan because he felt a strong longing for his homeland, which was the main reason for his decision to leave America.

What is the main idea of "Grandfather's Journey"?

• Traveling is expensive and difficult

• People should stay where they were born

• The beauty and love for different places can coexist

• Learning new languages is important

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DOK Level 1: Recall