Kingston's Aunts and Their Stories

Kingston's Aunts and Their Stories

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

Maxine Hong Kingston's 'The Woman Warrior' explores her aunt's story, known as the no-name woman, who faced family shame for having a child out of wedlock. Kingston imagines herself as Fa Mulan, a warrior, challenging societal norms. The narrative also delves into her mother Brave Orchid's life in China and immigration to America, and her aunt Moon Orchid's struggles with mental health. Kingston reflects on her own cultural identity and upbringing, contrasting her life with the stories of strong women in her family. The video concludes with a brief biography of Kingston.

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname was given to Kingston's aunt due to the shame she brought to her family?

Forgotten woman

Silent woman

No-name woman

Unnamed woman

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Kingston's mother, Brave Orchid, tell her about her aunt's life?

She was a successful businesswoman

She was a renowned artist

She was married to a man who left for America

She was a famous singer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the locals do when they found out Kingston's aunt was pregnant?

They celebrated her pregnancy

They broke into her family home and stole everything

They helped her raise the child

They ignored her

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Kingston imagine about her aunt's pregnancy?

Her aunt was forced by a mean man

Her aunt was in love with a kind man

Her aunt was married to a wealthy man

Her aunt was a single mother by choice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Kingston want to ask her mother more about her aunt?

To learn more about her aunt's life

To understand her aunt's fashion sense

To know her aunt's favorite color

To find out about her aunt's favorite food

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What story does Kingston's mother tell her and her brothers?

Stories about famous artists

Stories about swordswomen

Stories about famous musicians

Stories about great chefs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Kingston imagine herself as in her dreams?

A renowned artist

A famous singer

A successful businesswoman

Fa Mulan, the brave woman warrior

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