The Joy Luck Club Ying-Ying's Story The Moon Lady Chapter 4

What is the primary conflict Ying-Ying experiences at the beginning of the story?

• She cannot communicate effectively with her daughter

• She doesn't understand English well

• She has forgotten her native language

• She dislikes American culture

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The story takes place primarily during which festival?

• Chinese New Year Festival

• Spring Festival

• Moon Festival

• Harvest Festival

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How old was Ying-Ying during the main events of her childhood memory?

• Five years old

• Six years old

• Three years old

• Four years old

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the significance of the "Five Evils" mentioned in the story?

• They were actual demons

• They were incense coils to repel insects

• They were mythical creatures

• They were children's toys

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What type of clothing was Ying-Ying wearing for the festival?

• Cotton dress and slippers

• Yellow silk jacket with black bands

• Black silk jacket with yellow bands

• Traditional red festival dress

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What advice did Ying-Ying's mother give her about catching dragonflies?

• Run fast to catch them

• Use a net to capture them

• Stand still and let them come to you

• Wave your arms to attract them

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What method was used to catch fish on the boat?

• Traditional fishing nets

• Fishing rods and bait

• A cormorant bird with a metal ring

• Bare hands in shallow water

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What happened to Ying-Ying's festival clothes during the boat trip?

• They got torn in the wind

• They became stained with blood and fish scales

• They fell into the water

• They were stolen by thieves

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How did Ying-Ying fall into the water?

• She was pushed by another child

• She slipped while running

• She was startled by firecrackers

• She jumped in deliberately

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who rescued Ying-Ying from the water?

• Her mother

• Her amah

• A fisherman

• A boat captain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10