Two Kinds Quiz
Authored by Elizabeth Cole
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In this quote, Jing-mei talks about how she imagines herself being perfect: "In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect. My mother and father would adore me. I would be beyond reproach. I would never feel the need to sulk for anything." What does this quote show about Jing-mei’s inner struggle?
She is trying to avoid doing chores
She wants to feel accepted and loved by her parents
She believes she is already perfect
She wants to become rich and famous
Answer explanation
This quote reveals Jing-mei's desire for acceptance and love from her parents. She imagines that achieving perfection would lead to their adoration, highlighting her inner struggle for validation and emotional connection.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jing-mei’s mother gives her many tests to try to find her talent. At first, Jing-mei tries to succeed, but eventually she stops trying. What is one reason Jing-mei gives up?
She doesn't understand the tests
She thinks her mother is pushing her to be something she is not
She gets nervous during practice
She would rather play with her friends
Answer explanation
Jing-mei gives up because she feels overwhelmed by her mother's constant pressure, believing that her mother will never stop pushing her to succeed, which leads to her loss of motivation.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In this quote, Jing-mei hears a voice inside her head when she struggles: "If you don't hurry up and get me out of here, I'm disappearing for good... And then you'll always be nothing." What does this voice represent?
A ghost haunting her
Her fear of failure and pressure to be great
Her mother’s actual voice
Her piano teacher’s warning
Answer explanation
The voice represents Jing-mei's fear of failure and the immense pressure to achieve greatness, reflecting her internal struggle and anxiety about not living up to expectations.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After failing another test, Jing-mei looks in the mirror and says: "When I saw only my face staring back—and that it would always be this ordinary face—I began to cry." Why is she upset in this moment?
She is tired from too many lessons
She is scared she will get in trouble
She sees she is not special in the way she hoped
She doesn’t like her haircut
Answer explanation
Jing-mei is upset because she realizes that her face, which she perceives as ordinary, reflects her feelings of inadequacy and disappointment in not being special as she had hoped.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Later, Jing-mei sees a new side of herself in the mirror: "The girl staring back at me was angry, powerful... I won’t let her change me... I won’t be what I’m not." What does this moment show about her thinking?
She now wants to work harder at piano
She has given up, but chooses defiance as her new strength
She is ready to become just like her mom
She is proud of her achievements
Answer explanation
This moment reveals Jing-mei's acceptance of her anger and strength, indicating she has given up on conforming to expectations. Instead, she embraces defiance as a form of empowerment, rejecting the pressure to change.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jing-mei starts pretending to be bored when her mother gives her tests: "I got so bored I started counting the bellows of the foghorns out on the bay..." What do the sounds of the foghorns represent in this moment?
A game she plays with her mom
A warning that she’s slowly giving up on herself
Her love for nature
Something that helps her focus better
Answer explanation
The foghorns symbolize Jing-mei's growing disinterest and resignation towards her mother's expectations, indicating that she is slowly giving up on herself rather than engaging with the tests.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jing-mei says the foghorn sounds remind her of “the cow jumping over the moon.” What does this show about her?
She is being childish
She wants to become a writer
She believes in fairy tales
She is remembering a dream
Answer explanation
Jing-mei's reference to "the cow jumping over the moon" indicates her playful and imaginative nature. This whimsical imagery shows that she retains a sense of wonder and creativity, highlighting her youthful spirit.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
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