Everything I Never Told You, Chapters 1-4: Comprehension Review

How does James’s experience growing up as a Chinese American influence his parenting style?

• He encourages his children to embrace their heritage.

• He wants his children to blend in and be popular.

• He insists they only befriend other Chinese Americans.

• He discourages them from pursuing higher education.

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What role does Nath play in Lydia’s life, and how does he react to her disappearance?

• He is indifferent to her and ignores her disappearance.

• He is her closest sibling and becomes suspicious about her death.

• He bullies her and is secretly glad she is missing.

• He never had a close relationship with her and moves on quickly.

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How does the novel use flashbacks to reveal Lydia’s relationships with her parents?

• By showing only her happiest memories.

• By revealing past conflicts and parental expectations.

• By focusing on her friendships rather than family life.

• By telling the story in chronological order without flashbacks.

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What significance does the lake hold for Lydia and her family?

• It is where they vacation every summer.

• It is a place of relaxation and happiness.

• It is connected to past tragedies and fears.

• It has no special meaning in the story.

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Why does Marilyn leave her family for a period of time, and how does this affect Lydia?

• She goes to visit her sick mother, and Lydia becomes independent.

• She pursues her dream of becoming a doctor, and Lydia feels abandoned.

• She moves to another city for work, and Lydia resents her.

• She leaves due to an affair, and Lydia is relieved.

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How does the novel’s opening line, “Lydia is dead. But they don’t know this yet,” impact the reader’s understanding of the story?

• It sets up a mystery and foreshadows tragedy.

• It suggests that Lydia will come back to life.

• It implies that Lydia was never real.

• It makes the novel a comedy.

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Nath plays a significant role in Lydia’s life, and he reacts to her disappearance by:

• searching for her tirelessly

• ignoring the situation

• blaming himself

• moving on quickly

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The lake holds significance for Lydia and her family because:

• It is a place where they spend their summers together.

• It is where Lydia learned to swim.

• It is a family tradition to visit the lake every year.

• It is where Lydia's parents first met.

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What themes are beginning to emerge in these early chapters regarding family, identity, and societal expectations?

• Family dynamics and identity struggles

• Societal expectations and personal freedom

• Cultural heritage and generational conflict

• All of the above

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The beginning of the book sets up a mystery and foreshadows tragedy by:

• Introducing an enigmatic character

• Describing a foreboding setting

• Presenting an unsolved crime

• All of the above

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