Front Desk by Kelly Yang Chapters 3 and 4

What is the name of the motel where Mia and her family work in chapters 3 and 4 of "Front Desk"?

• The Calivista Motel

• The Sunflower Motel

• The Oceanview Motel

• The Lucky Star Motel

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Who is the owner of the motel where Mia works?

• Mr. Yao

• Mrs. Tang

• Jason

• Hank

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Which job does Mia’s mother do at the motel?

• Front desk clerk

• Housekeeper

• Manager

• Cook

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How does Mia feel when she first starts working at the front desk?

• Excited and confident

• Nervous and unsure

• Angry and upset

• Bored and uninterested

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Which detail best describes the setting of the Calivista Motel?

• It is a fancy hotel with a swimming pool.

• It is a small, budget motel with simple rooms.

• It is a large resort near the beach.

• It is a tall building in the city.

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What character trait does Mia show when she tries to help the guests at the motel?

• Laziness

• Generosity

• Dishonesty

• Selfishness

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Why does Mia decide to help the weeklies, even though it might get her in trouble?

• She wants to impress Mr. Yao.

• She feels empathy for them and wants to help.

• She is bored and wants something to do.

• She is told to do so by her parents.

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Based on chapters 3 and 4, what can you infer about Mr. Yao’s attitude toward Mia’s family?

• He is very supportive and kind.

• He is strict and only cares about money.

• He treats them like family.

• He wants to help them succeed.

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Compare Mia’s feelings about working at the front desk at the beginning of chapter 3 to her feelings at the end of chapter 4.

• She feels the same throughout.

• She starts out nervous but becomes more confident.

• She is excited at first but becomes bored.

• She is angry at first but becomes happy.

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Analyze why Mia’s parents are willing to work so hard at the motel, even though the conditions are difficult.

• They want to save money for a vacation.

• They hope to provide a better life for Mia.

• They enjoy cleaning rooms.

• They have no other hobbies.

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