Nia Vardalos promotes and signs copies of her book

The transcript narrates a heartfelt story of meeting a little girl in foster care, the emotional connection formed, and the journey to becoming her mother. Initially, the child was silent, but she eventually spoke her first words, calling the narrator 'Mommy.' The experience is documented in a book, alongside other personal stories. The narrator shares the joy of receiving a call confirming the adoption and the life-changing moment of becoming a mother with just 14 hours' notice.

What was the initial reaction of the narrator upon meeting the foster child?

• She thought, 'Oh, I found you.'

• She was overwhelmed with joy.

• She was disappointed.

• She felt indifferent.

How did the child respond when the narrator said goodbye?

• She waved silently.

• She ignored the narrator.

• She cried loudly.

• She said, 'Bye, Mommy.'

What did the narrator write about in her book?

• Her favorite recipes.

• The story of how the child came to live with them.

• Her travels around the world.

• Her career achievements.

How much notice did the narrator have before becoming a parent?

• Two days

• 14 hours

• One week

• One month

What was the narrator's emotional state after becoming a parent?

• She felt overwhelmed.

• She was unsure.

• She was never happier.

• She felt anxious.