My Favorite Chaperone

Which of the following is Maya's internal conflict?

• wanting to go to the dance but fearing her father's decision

• her father forbidding her from going to the dance

• her brother Nurzhan fighting at school

• her mom being upset with her

Which setting most influences Maya's behavior in the story?

• the school cafeteria

• her bedroom

• the family's home

• the dance

Identify the type of figurative language: "I felt like a prisoner locked in my own house."

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

• idiom

Which best states the theme of the story?

• Always listen to your parents.

• Balancing cultural traditions with American life can be challenging.

• School dances are important.

• Moving to America is easy.

What can the reader infer about Nurzhan when he volunteers to be Maya's chaperone at the school dance?

• He only wants to go because he enjoys school dances.

• He wants to prove to Maya that he is more mature than she thinks.

• He is protective of Maya and wants to help her have a chance to attend.

• He feels pressured by his parents to watch over his sister.

Which connection would BEST help a reader understand Maya's frustration with her parent's rules?

• Remembering a time they had to explain a school rule to a new student.

• Thinking about a time they felt restricted by rules they thought were unfair.

• Comparing Maya's situation to a story about a student who moves toa another country.

• Remembering when they helped a sibling with homework.

How does the story's setting influence the plot?

• The urban American school environment makes Maya more independent.

• The small time setting means Maya knows everyone at school.

• The setting in Kazakhstan causes cultural misunderstandings.

• The school setting creates opportunities for conflicts that reveal family values.

Which detail BEST shows that My Favorite Chaperone is realistic fiction?

• The story includes imaginary creatures.

• The events could happen to real people in everyday life.

• The story takes place in a magical kingdom.

• The main character has superpowers..

Which sentence from the story BEST supports the idea that Maya cares about her brother despite being frustrated with him?

• "I rolled my eyes and walked away."

• Even though I was mad, I didn't want him to get in trouble."

• "I told him he deserved whatever happened next."

• "I ignored him the rest of the day."

How does the incident with the permission slip at school reveal something deeper about Maya’s life?

• It shows that she enjoys causing problems.

• It shows that her parents are careless about her responsibilities.

• It shows the conflict between her family’s cultural expectations and American school traditions.

• It shows that she is not responsible enough to handle schoolwork.