Exploring the Connection Between Attitude, Behavior, and Character

Who is the speaker addressing in the beginning?

• The author's classmates

• The guests of honor and character gems

• The author's friends

• The author's family

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What does the 'G' in 'GEM' stand for?

• Generosity

• Gratification

• Growth

• Gratitude

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the unique characteristic of the Chinese Bamboo plant?

• It grows instantly after planting

• It remains dormant for four years before growing rapidly

• It needs very little water to grow

• It can grow in any type of soil

How tall does the Chinese Bamboo grow within six weeks in the fifth year?

• 90 feet

• 30 feet

• 20 feet

• 10 feet

What does the speaker's father compare to the growth process of the Chinese Bamboo?

• The process of achieving success

• The process of making friends

• The process of character development

• The process of learning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who does the speaker thank first in the acknowledgements?

• Her friends

• Her family

• God

• Her teachers

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which family member does the speaker thank for treating her father like a son?

• Aunty Mother

• Aunty Rani

• Mama

• Aunty Shanthi

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the speaker hope her father will complete next?

• A new project

• A new course

• Another speech

• The next book 'Flip-Flop'

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the speaker's final message to her father?

• I hope you like my gift

• Thank you for guiding me

• Congratulations on your success

• I love you

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the speaker's father wish for her?

• To travel the world

• To achieve a lot of success

• To complete her studies

• To become a great author

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5