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CC Final

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What was special that was going on in Adeline's class?
a)
It was Wu Chen-mei's birthday
b)
THe teacher gave them awards
c)
They were going to elect a class president 
d)
They had no homework
2.
What did Adeline do when she gave the speech?
a)
She got very nervous
b)
She suggested that Wu Chun-Mei would make a better president than she
c)
SHe broke down and told her classmates about Niang
d)
She gave a great speech about her presidential skills
3.
Why does Adeline get angry with Aunt Baba
a)
She is upset thinking about how father told her she would be separated from Aunt Baba
b)
Aunt Baba had betrayed her
c)
She was sad that she missed out on her friend's birthday
d)
She was angry that Aunt Baba didn't seem to love her anymore
4.
What happened that was special at school for Adeline the next day?
a)
Her best friend Wu Chen-Mei won the election because of Adeline
b)
The teacher was proud of how they supported Adeline at home
c)
Adeline won the election for class president
d)
They had a party for Adeline's friend
5.
What happens when Adeline's friends show up at her house?
a)
She was proud that her friends cared enough to show up
b)
She was worried that not everyone was there
c)
She is very excited to get all of the gifts
d)
Niang goes nuts and screams at her and slaps her, bloodying her nose
6.
What awful thing does Niang say to Adeline?
a)
"Show off!  I'll teach you to be so sneaky!"
b)
"Liar!"
c)
"No matter what you consider yourself to be, you are... Nothing! Nothing! Nothing!"
d)
All of the above
7.
What awful thing does Father say to Adeline?
a)
"Since you're not happy here, you must go somewhere else."
b)
"You don't know how lucky you are to be fed and housed here..."
c)
"Throw the whole lot into the wastepaper basket!"
d)
All of the above
8.
What does Adeline discover Ah Sun doing?
a)
Snooping in her room
b)
Packing her things
c)
Cleaning her room for her
d)
Eavesdropping by Aunt Baba's door for Niang
9.
Where is Adeline going?
a)
To school
b)
To Shanghai with father and Niang
c)
To Tianjin with father and Niang
d)
To Aunt Baba's new house away from Niang
10.
What piece of caring advice does Aunt Baba give Adeline?
a)
"You have something priceless inside you which must not be wasted."
b)
"I will write to you every week."
c)
"I still love you even if Father does not."
d)
"You are special and must work hard in school."
11.

Adeline dreamed of becoming what?

a)

obstetrician

b)

artist

c)

writer

d)

dog trainer

12.

Which of these characters was Adeline's cruel stepmother?

a)

Nai Nai

b)

Ye Ye

c)

Wu Chen-Mei

d)

Niang

13.

He was Adeline's grandfather, who encouraged and believed in her.

a)

Ye Ye

b)

Nai Nai

c)

Wu Chen-Mei

d)

Niang

14.

This is the sibling whose betrayal hurt Adeline the most.

a)

Big Sister

b)

Third Brother

c)

Big Brother

d)

Little Sister

15.

This is what Adeline's classmates labeled her:

a)

worst dressed

b)

most likely to succeed

c)

most popular

d)

smartest

16.

Father would only allow Adeline to study in England if she became:

a)

a writer

b)

a doctor

c)

a banker

d)

a lawyer

17.

Why does Adeline like school so much?

a)

She is not in the same classes as her siblings.

b)

Her mother did well in school.

c)

Her classmates accept her as she is.

d)

She does better than any of her siblings.

18.

Adeline's childhood can best be described as:

a)

boring and sad

b)

tiresome, but exciting

c)

joyful

d)

difficult and frightening

19.

As a child, Adeline often felt how?

a)

hatred

b)

self-worth

c)

self-loathing and hatred

d)

joy

20.

Which of these could be a theme from Chinese Cinderella?

a)

Don't judge a book by its cover.

b)

success depends on luck

c)

saving face with a coworker is more important than pride in a child

d)

hard work and perseverence are the keys to success

21.

Filial piety is the idea of what?

a)

one must respect and honor one's elders

b)

a person must always obey the government

c)

if at first you don't succeed, try again

d)

family does not matter.

22.

Part of Father and Niang's austerity program included what:

a)

no tram fare for the children; they had to walk

b)

wearing old clothes

c)

eating only bland food and vegetables

d)

all of these

23.
How many children does Niang have?
a)
Two
b)
One
c)
None
d)
Three
24.
What does Aunt Baba notice about Adeline as soon as she gets home from school?
a)
She has gotten into a fight.
b)
 She has torn her dress, which will infuriate her stepmother.
c)
She cut her hair.
d)
She has a silver medal dangling from her uniform.
25.
Why is Adeline considered bad luck by her family?
a)
Because she is a girl
b)
Because her Mama died giving birth to her and would still be alive otherwise
c)
Because she was born with a mark on her back
d)
Because she is the youngest child of the family
26.
How old is Adeline's stepmother, Niang, when she marries Adeline's father?
a)
Seventeen
b)
Sixteen
c)
Eighteen
d)
Twenty
27.
Niang is half Chinese and half __________.
a)
Italian
b)
Japanese
c)
French
d)
English
28.
Which family member does Adeline share a room with?
a)
Third Brother
b)
Aunt Baba
c)
Little Sister
d)
Big Sister
29.
Where do Adeline and her family live at the start of the novel?
a)
Hong Kong
b)
Shanghai
c)
Tianjin
d)
Beijing
30.
Why is Grandmother Nai Nai in pain at the start of Chapter 3?
a)
She has broken her hip
b)
She has broken her back
c)
She has broken her arm
d)
Her feet were bound as a child, causing her never-ending pain
31.
Why did mothers bind their little girls' feet?
a)
No man would marry a woman with large, unbound feet.
b)
They thought women shouldn't walk.
c)
They thought it was better for their health.
d)
They didn't think women should have feet.
32.
How does Second Brother react to Adeline's medal?
a)
He claps his hand and sings her a song.
b)
He steals all the food off of her plate in an instant.
c)
He hits her on the top of the head and twists her right arm sharply.
d)
He smiles at her and gives her some of his pear.
33.
Who does Niang favor among her stepchildren?
a)
Third Brother
b)
Adeline
c)
Second Brother
d)
Big Sister
34.
What is Adeline's favorite fruit?
a) Apples.
b) Pears.
c) Dragon's eyes.
d) Mangoes.
a)
Pears
b)
Dragon's eyes
c)
Mangoes
d)
Apples
35.
How does her father react to her medal?
a)
He yells at her.
b)
He teases her and pats her on the head with pride.
c)
He takes it off and throws it in the garbage.
d)
He accuses her of stealing it.
36.

What were Adeline and her siblings given for Chinese New Year that made them so angry?

a)

They were given toys they were too old for.

b)

They were given candy that was disgusting.

c)

They were given baklava.

d)

They were given clothes that were out of date and unfashionable.

37.

Why did their gift make them so angry?

a)

It made them angry because they hated gifts.

b)

It made them angry because Niang's children were given such cute, fashionable clothes.

c)

It made them angry because they were expecting other gifts.

38.

When the siblings were plotting together, what idea did Big Sister suggest?

a)

She suggested a hunger strike.

b)

She suggested attacking Niang in her sleep.

c)

She suggested talking to Father.

39.

Why didn't Adeline think Big Sister's idea would work?

a)

She didn't think the idea would work because she didn't want to skip meals.

b)

She didn't think the idea would work because Big Sister never had good ideas.

c)

She thought Niang would be happy they weren't eating because it saved money, and Niang didn't care if they lived or died anyway.

40.

What event put an end to the sibling's plotting (plan making)?

a)

The plotting ended after Big Brother saw that Niang was out in the hallway listening in.

b)

The plotting ended after Bis Sister decided to tell on all of them.

c)

The plotting ended after Father walked in on them.

41.

What did Niang do to get back at the children for trying to plot against her?

a)

To get back at the children, Niang said they were to have no food for 3 days.

b)

To get back at the children, Niang sent them to boarding school.

c)

To get back at the children, Niang screamed at them.

d)

To get back at the children, Niang asked Big Sister to move to the second floor.

42.

What does the author mean on p. 51 when she writes, "Big Sister had completely gone over to the other side."

a)

The author means that Big Sister had gone to the dark side with Darth Vader.

b)

The author means that the household was divided into 2 sides, Father, Niang & their 2 children VERSUS everyone else, and Big Sister's loyalties were now to Father & Niang.

c)

The author means that Bis Sister had crossed the street and gone over to her friends on the other side of the street.

43.

What set of words describe how Adeline felt after all this? (hint: p. 55)

a)

scared, anxious, hungry, scornful

b)

timid, meek, shy

c)

beautiful, loved, cared for

d)

anxious, worthless, ugly, and hated herself

44.

How old is Adeline and what grade is she in?

a)

She is 10 years old, and in fourth grade.

b)

She is 8 years old, and in third grade.

c)

She is 7 years old, and in second grade.

d)

She is 9 years old, and in kindergarten.

45.

What does Adeline decide to focus on to take her mind off how much despair she feels?

a)

She focuses on her schoolwork.

b)

She focuses on her younger siblings.

c)

She focuses on her clothes.

d)

She focuses on watching "The Bachelor."

46.

In Adeline's school essay about her Aunt Baba, which of the following sentences does she include? (select 3)

a)

"She is my best friend"

b)

"She makes me believe I am special."

c)

"She locks my report card in her safe-deposit box....as if my grades were her most cherished treasures."

d)

"She makes sure I am clean when I leave the house."

47.

Why did Adeline love to write? (Choose 2 answers)

a)

She loved to write because she always got A's on her writing assignments.

b)

She loved to write because it entertained her brothers.

c)

She loved to write because it made her forget she was an unwanted daughter who had caused her mother's death.

d)

She loved to write because it thrilled her to be able to escape the horrors of her daily life in such a simple way.

48.
What does Niang do after overhearing the conspiracy between the siblings?
a)
She moves Big Sister to the second floor.
b)
She calls them all liars in front of their Father that night at dinner.
c)
She sends Adeline to a convent.
d)
She sends all of the children away.
49.
What does Big Brother warn Adeline from?
a)
That her food might be poisoned.
b)
That Niang is trying to get rid of her.
c)
Trusting Big Sister or telling her anything.
d)
That Big Sister is trying to get rid of her.
50.
What do the Huangs bring the children after Father and Niang return from Tianjin?
a)
New notebooks.
b)
Seven baby ducklings.
c)
New pencils.
d)
Books.
51.
Why does Adeline's relationship with PLT startle Aunt Baba?
a)
She allows the duckling in the house.
b)
She worries for the duckling's safety.
c)
She ignores the duckling completely.
d)
Adeline talks to it as if it were her baby sister.
52.
Who kills PLT?
a)
Jackie
b)
Third Brother
c)
Father
d)
Big Sister
53.
What plans does Niang have for Big Sister?
a)
To have to escape to America.
b)
To have her take care of her in her old age.
c)
To marry her to a much older man.
d)
To become a famous doctor.
54.
What happens to the nicest gifts from Big Sister's wedding?
a)
They are sent back to Tianjin.
b)
Big Sister hides all of them at a friend's house.
c)
Niang keeps them for herself.
d)
They are donated to charity.
55.
What does Big Sister receive from her Grand Aunt?
a)
A bracelet made of antique imperial green jade.
b)
A ring made of antique imperial green jade.
c)
A hair clip made of antique imperial green jade.
d)
A pendant made of antique imperial green jade.
56.
What fills Adeline with dread?
a)
The idea of marrying someone.
b)
That Big Sister will be leaving.
c)
That Big Sister might have children.
d)
The idea of being forced into an arranged marriage.
57.
Why does Wu Chun-mei beg Adeline to come to her house?
a)
She has never had a friend over before and wants Adeline to be the first one.
b)
She wants to give Adeline her old clothes.
c)
She is having a birthday party.
d)
She wants her to run away from her house.
58.
How does Adeline sneak over to Wu Chun-mei's house?
a)
 There is a school holiday and she pretends to go to school, but goes to Wu Chen-mei's house instead.
b)
She skips school.
c)
She feigns sickness and leaves school to go to Wu Chen-mei's house instead.
d)
She sneaks out of the house without Niang seeing her.
59.
Why does Adeline have to leave?

a)
She has ripped her dress.
b)
She is embarrassed that she did not bring a gift.
c)
She doesn't want to eat the cake.
d)
She is expected home at lunchtime.
60.
How does Niang discover Adeline's lie?
a)
Big Sister tells Niang the true story.
b)
Wu Chen-mei calls the house looking for her.
c)
Niang calls her school.
d)
Big Sister tells Niang the true story.
61.
What does Father tell her when he returns home?
a)
That she can return to Wu Chen-mei's house.
b)
That she and Aunt Baba will have to be separated.
c)
That she is no longer allowed in their home.
d)
That she is worthless.
62.
What surprise does Adeline make in her speech?
a)
That she comes from an abusive, broken family.
b)
That her mother is dead.
c)
That she refuses to lead her class.
d)
That Wu Chen-mei should really be the president.
63.
How does Adeline feel after winning the class presidency?
a)
On top of the world.
b)
Terrified that Niang will find out.
c)
Hopeful that she can now get a scholarship and leave.
d)
Angry that she will have more responsibilities now.
64.
Why is Adeline suddenly panic-stricken when Ah Sun knocks on her door?

a)
She warns Adeline that Niang has discovered that she won the class presidency.
b)
Her friends from school are downstairs asking for her and Niang and her Father are home.
c)
There has been an accident with her Father.
d)
Ah Sun warns her that Niang is about to take her out of school and send her far away.
65.
What two things does Father forget about Adeline?
a)
Her favorite pet and her Chinese name.
b)
Her favorite pet and her birthday.
c)
Her Chinese name and her birthday.
d)
Her birthday and her age.
66.
Who sleeps in the bed next to Adeline at her new location after she is separated from Aunt Baba?
a)
No one
b)
Nancy Chen
c)
 Lei-lei
d)
Twins
67.
What is Adeline supposed to be afraid of?
a)
The Communists coming into Tianjin and persecuting everyone at the school.
b)
Being left alone.
c)
Being left behind by her parents.
d)
Being attacked by the nuns in the school.