Lessons from a Thai Restaurant

What important lesson did Christina learn about food in her family’s restaurant?

• Food is expensive.

• Food brings people together.

• Food is only for eating.

• Food should always be shared.

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Why did Christina's family initially label their restaurant as a “Chinese restaurant”?

• They wanted to attract more customers.

• They only served Chinese food.

• They were not familiar with Thai food.

• They thought it would sound better.

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How did Christina feel about her experience working the cash register at the restaurant?

• She was bored.

• She was scared.

• She felt proud.

• She didn't care.

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What does Christina compare a good restaurant to in her memoir?

• A calm lake.

• A swimming duck.

• A busy city.

• A quiet library.

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How did Christina's father choose to respond to the rude customer instead of seeking revenge?

• He ignored them.

• He served them the best meal.

• He kicked them out.

• He yelled at them.

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What metaphor does Christina use to describe the hardworking staff behind the scenes of the restaurant?

• Busy bees.

• Swans.

• Ducks.

• Ants.

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Why did Christina feel disappointed when her father treated a rude customer kindly?

• She wanted him to be rude back.

• She thought he should have embarrassed the customer.

• She felt he should have served them poorly.

• She was surprised by his kindness.

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What lesson about kindness does Christina emphasize through her uncle's influence?

• Kindness is overrated.

• Small acts of kindness can have a big impact.

• Kindness should be shown only to friends.

• Kindness is unnecessary in business.

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What does Christina believe is a key aspect of being an "influencer" in everyday life?

• Having many social media followers.

• Being popular in school.

• Treating others with respect and kindness.

• Making a lot of money.

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What is one lesson Christina mentions that she learned about dignity and excellence from her father's actions?

• They are not important.

• They are only for successful people.

• They can be maintained despite others' negativity.

• They should be hidden.

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