The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang

What is the main idea of "The Most Beautiful Thing" by Kao Kalia Yang?

• The importance of winning prizes at school.

• The value of family and appreciating what you have.

• How to cook traditional Hmong food.

• The story of a girl who travels the world.

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Why does the grandmother in the story save her one last tooth?

• She wants to show it to her grandchildren.

• She believes it brings her good luck.

• She cannot afford to go to the dentist.

• She wants to remember her youth.

Based on the story, what can you infer about the family's financial situation?

• They are very wealthy and have many luxuries.

• They have enough money for everything they want.

• They have to make careful choices and sometimes go without.

• They spend a lot on vacations.

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Summarize how the main character’s feelings about her grandmother change from the beginning to the end of the story.

• She is always angry with her grandmother.

• She starts out embarrassed but grows to admire and love her grandmother deeply.

• She never pays attention to her grandmother.

• She is afraid of her grandmother at first, but then ignores her.

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Why does the main character want new things at the beginning of the story?

• She wants to fit in with her classmates.

• She wants to give them to her grandmother.

• She wants to sell them for money.

• She wants to decorate her room.

How does the grandmother’s attitude toward her own life influence the main character?

• It makes her want to move away.

• It teaches her to appreciate what she has and find beauty in simple things.

• It makes her feel sad all the time.

• It encourages her to ask for more gifts.

Compare and contrast the main character’s view of beauty with her grandmother’s view.

• Both think beauty is about having new clothes.

• The main character thinks beauty is about appearances, while her grandmother finds beauty in love and family.

• Both think beauty is about being popular.

• The grandmother thinks beauty is only in nature.

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What motivates the grandmother to share stories from her past with her granddaughter?

• She wants to scare her.

• She wants to teach her about their family’s history and values.

• She wants to make her laugh.

• She wants to win a storytelling contest.

What conclusion can you draw about the importance of tradition in the family’s life?

• Tradition is not important to them.

• Tradition helps them stay connected and strong, even when life is hard.

• They only follow traditions for fun.

• They forget about their traditions.

How does the main character’s understanding of “the most beautiful thing” change by the end of the story?

• She realizes it is not something you can buy, but something you feel in your heart.

• She thinks it is a new dress.

• She believes it is a shiny toy.

• She decides it is a big house.

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