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MAIZY CHEN

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 59mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is Maizy’s Mom’s job?

a)

She is a food stylist for commercials

b)

She is a chef at a restaurant

c)

She is a doctor at a hospital

d)

She is a teacher at a school

2.

How old was Maizy the last time she saw her grandparents, Oma and Opa?

a)

She was 12 years old.

b)

She was 6 years old.

c)

She was 8 years old.

d)

She was 10 years old.

3.

What was used instead of ice cream for the pies in commercials?

a)

Yogurt was used because it is healthier than ice cream.

b)

Whipped cream was used because it is lighter than ice cream.

c)

Mashed potatoes were used because they don't melt like ice cream.

d)

Gelato was used because it has more flavors than ice cream.

4.

What does her mom use to top the pies?

a)

Chocolate syrup

b)

Shaving cream

c)

Caramel sauce

d)

Whipped cream

5.

How long has it been since Maizy last saw her grandparents?

a)

It has been two years

b)

It has been one year

c)

It has been four years

d)

It has been three years

6.

How many days of drive was the trip from Los Angeles to Minnesota?

a)

It was a three-day drive

b)

It was a two-day drive

c)

It was a four-day drive

d)

It was a one-day drive

7.

What is the name of Maizy's grandparent's restaurant?

a)

Diamond Dragon

b)

Emerald Elephant

c)

Golden Palace

d)

Silver Spoon

8.

Why did Maizy and her mom drive to Minnesota?

a)

Maizy’s grandfather is sick and in a wheelchair.

b)

Maizy’s grandmother is sick and in a wheelchair.

c)

Maizy’s grandmother is traveling abroad.

d)

Maizy’s grandfather is traveling abroad.

9.

How does Apa upset his daughter, Charlotte?

a)

He pretends to lose her favorite toy

b)

He pretends to be a monster and scares her

c)

He pretends to close his eyes and his body jerks

d)

He pretends to forget her name and calls her by a different name

10.

What does Oma say is not real Chinese food?

a)

Hot and Sour Soup

b)

Fried Rice

c)

Dumplings

d)

Chop Suey

11.

What type of wonton does Maizy eat?

a)

Cream cheese

b)

Pork

c)

Shrimp

d)

Vegetable

12.

What type of product is very popular in Minnesota?

a)

Spices

b)

Dairy products

c)

Seafood

d)

Fruits and vegetables

13.

When does Maizy's mother become very tense?

a)

When she is cooking in the kitchen

b)

When she goes shopping

c)

When she watches a scary movie

d)

When she talks to Oma and Opa

14.

Why does Maizy think the restaurant is like a museum?

a)

There are many old and faded pictures on the walls.

b)

There are ancient artifacts displayed in glass cases.

c)

There are historical documents hanging on the walls.

d)

There are famous paintings by renowned artists.

15.

What does the faded handwritten note tucked in a corner say?

a)

“I am a Chinese American”

b)

“I am a famous chef”

c)

“I am a secret agent”

d)

“I am a world traveler”

16.

What sign is on her mom's old bedroom door?

a)

Keep Out or Else

b)

Enter at Your Own Risk

c)

Welcome

d)

No Trespassing

17.

What does Maizy's mother tell her about Opa?

a)

He is already in Last Chance

b)

He is coming to visit

c)

He is sicker than she realized

d)

He is doing well

18.

How long does her mom say they will stay in Last Chance?

a)

Maybe for two months

b)

Perhaps for a week

c)

Possibly for a year

d)

Perhaps for a few days

19.

Who does Maizy call to complain about staying so long in Minnesota?

a)

Her neighbor, Mr. Smith

b)

Her teacher, Mrs. Johnson

c)

Her cousin, Jake

d)

Her best friend, Ginger

20.

What does Maizy's mother suggest she can do?

a)

Stay at home

b)

Watch TV all day

c)

Sleep all day

d)

Explore the town

21.

What is funny about the Post-it note on the locked bank door?

a)

For deposits or withdrawals, call Daisy G at 555-1234

b)

For deposits or withdrawals, call Daisy G at 555-9012

c)

For deposits or withdrawals, call Daisy G, with no phone number

d)

For deposits or withdrawals, call Daisy G at 555-5678

22.

What does Maizy buy at the Ben Franklin Five and Dime?

a)

A toy car

b)

A coloring book

c)

A butterfly barrette

d)

A pack of gum

23.

What does Maizy decide to video with her phone?

a)

She wants to video herself making a wish like Snow White at the stone well.

b)

She wants to video herself singing.

c)

She wants to video herself dancing.

d)

She wants to video herself eating ice cream.

24.

What happened to Maizy’s phone?

a)

She lost it at the park

b)

She dropped it in the well

c)

She left it at home

d)

She gave it to her friend

25.

Who rides up and talks to Maizy?

a)

The boy on the bike named Logan.

b)

The girl on the bike named Emily.

c)

The woman on the bike named Sarah.

d)

The man on the bike named John.

26.

What does Maizy ask Logan to do for her?

a)

To fix her phone

b)

To take her to the store

c)

To buy her a new phone

d)

To call her phone, which she dropped in the well, to see if it still works

27.

Why does Logan ride away after writing her phone number on his hand?

a)

He forgot about Maizy

b)

He doesn’t have a cell phone, so he is going home to call Maizy’s phone

c)

He has something else to do

d)

He doesn't want to help Maizy

28.

Why was Maizy waiting at the wishing well?

a)

She was hoping to hear her phone ring, but Logan never called, or her phone was probably broken.

b)

She was waiting for her mom.

c)

She was waiting for her friend.

d)

She was waiting for her dad.

29.

What does Maizy growl at when she arrives at the Golden Palace?

a)

The small wooden bird

b)

The little wooden cat

c)

The tall wooden bear

d)

The big wooden fish

30.

What is the name of the bear?

a)

Bud

b)

Bob

c)

Bill

d)

Ben

31.

What does Maizy ask Oma about, which Oma ignores and changes the subject?

a)

Who the people were in the pictures on the office wall

b)

How to play poker

c)

What Maizy wants for dinner

d)

Where Oma bought her dress

32.

What does the grandmother try to get Maizy to use at lunch?

a)

Chopsticks

b)

Fork

c)

Spoon

d)

Knife

33.

What card game does Maizy want Opa to teach her?

a)

Poker

b)

Blackjack

c)

Solitaire

d)

Go Fish

34.

Which food is rarely eaten by the Chinese, but is commonly expected at all Chinese restaurants in America?

a)

Dumplings

b)

Fried rice

c)

Egg rolls

d)

Fortune cookies

35.

What do Oma and Mom spend most of their time doing?

a)

Playing games

b)

Cooking

c)

Watching TV

d)

Arguing

36.

What is Maizy eating at Ben Franklin's?

a)

A hot fudge sundae

b)

A hamburger

c)

French fries

d)

Chicken nuggets

37.

Why did Maizy leave the soda fountain feeling embarrassed?

a)

She saw a spider

b)

She forgot her money

c)

Three girls at the end of the counter were talking about her

d)

She spilled her drink

38.

What material is Daisy's dress made from, according to what she tells Maizy?

a)

Rice bags from the restaurant

b)

Silk

c)

Cotton

d)

Wool

39.

Where did Maizy's mom go?

a)

She took Opa to the doctor.

b)

She went on vacation.

c)

She went shopping.

d)

She went to work.

40.

What is Oma wearing in her hair?

a)

Maizy’s butterfly barrette

b)

A hair clip

c)

A hat

d)

A headband

41.

What does Maizy wish for Oma and her mom?

a)

Get along

b)

Play games

c)

Go on a trip

d)

Cook together

42.

What did the doctor say about Opa?

a)

He should eat healthier.

b)

He should stay home instead of coming to the restaurant every day.

c)

He should exercise more.

d)

He should take a vacation.

43.

What did Maizy tell her mom that upset her?

a)

Some girls made fun of her.

b)

She failed a test.

c)

She lost her favorite toy.

d)

She broke a dish.

44.

What task does Maizy volunteer for?

a)

Bringing food to Opa and staying with him at the house

b)

Cleaning the house

c)

Walking the dog

d)

Doing the laundry

45.

What did Logan bring to Maizy that she left at the soda fountain?

a)

A comic book

b)

A candy bar

c)

The “Mad” magazine she was reading

d)

A toy car

46.

What food does Opa say is great, but they don't discuss it in their house?

a)

Werner's wieners

b)

Pizza

c)

Sushi

d)

Hamburgers

47.

What story will Opa tell Maizy that she knows will be good?

a)

The story about their favorite movie

b)

The story about their pet dog

c)

The story about their trip to the beach

d)

The story about their ancestors coming from China to America

48.

Why were boys so cherished in China?

a)

They could grow up to support their elders

b)

They were more creative

c)

They were better at sports

d)

They were smarter than girls

49.

What did the sister of the new baby boy suggest the baby's name should be?

a)

Sam

b)

Max

c)

Charlie

d)

Lucky

50.

What did Lucky hear about America?

a)

There were no schools or hospitals.

b)

People were mean and unfriendly.

c)

It was always raining and gloomy.

d)

No one ever went hungry, and there were mountains of gold.

51.

What does Maizy want Opa to finish telling her?

a)

The rest of the story about Lucky coming to Last Chance

b)

The story about their last vacation

c)

The story about their favorite recipe

d)

The story about their neighbor

52.

Who does Maizy babysit?

a)

Her neighbor

b)

Opa

c)

Her little sister

d)

Her best friend

53.

What does Maizy practice doing while looking in the mirror?

a)

She practices her cooking skills

b)

She practices her singing

c)

She practices her dance moves

d)

She practices her poker face

54.

What does Maizy worry Ginger will do because she has been gone for so long?

a)

That Ginger will forget Maizy

b)

That Ginger will get sick

c)

That Ginger will find a new owner

d)

That Ginger will get lost

55.

What does Maizy learn Logan’s family owns?

a)

They own the bait shop in town

b)

They own a bakery

c)

They own a bookstore

d)

They own a clothing store

56.

What makes Logan very happy?

a)

Maizy asked him if he wanted to hang out with her

b)

Maizy invited him to a party

c)

Maizy gave him a gift

d)

Maizy told him a joke

57.

What is the subtle change in a poker player that can give their opponent an idea of what they are thinking?

a)

It is called a “tell”

b)

It is called a “fold”

c)

It is called a “bluff”

d)

It is called a “raise”

58.

What does Maizy notice about Opa moving his food around on his plate?

a)

He is eating everything on his plate

b)

He is eating very quickly

c)

He is eating very slowly

d)

It looks like he is eating his food, but he isn’t

59.

What does Maizy ask Opa to tell her more about?

a)

The story about Lucky

b)

The story about their favorite TV show

c)

The story about their favorite book

d)

The story about their favorite sport

60.

How many days did it take Lucky and his friend, Li Wei, to cross the ocean to America?

a)

Almost 50 days

b)

Almost 80 days

c)

Almost 60 days

d)

Almost 70 days

61.

What company did the boys work for in America?

a)

The Burlington Northern Railroad

b)

The Southern Pacific Railroad

c)

The Union Pacific Railroad

d)

The Central Pacific Railroad

62.

What do Maizy’s mother and Oma continue doing?

a)

Dancing

b)

Singing

c)

Arguing

d)

Cooking

63.

What does Daisy want the Golden Palace to do to help the environment?

a)

Recycle

b)

Compost

c)

Reduce

d)

Reuse

64.

What is Daisy’s “tell”?

a)

She scratches her head when she is nervous

b)

She taps her foot when she is nervous

c)

She blinks when she is nervous

d)

She bites her nails when she is nervous

65.

Who did Logan tell Maizy were best friends once?

a)

Mr. Philips and Maizy

b)

Li Wei and Lucky

c)

Oma and Daisy

d)

Opa and Werner

66.

What did Maizy offer Werner for a trade of two hot dogs?

a)

Ginger beef and honey-glazed pork

b)

Chicken and fish

c)

Steak and lamb

d)

Shrimp and crab

67.

What do “call” and “fold” mean in poker?

a)

When you call, the person gives you half the amount of what you bid, and if a person folds, they quit that particular game

b)

When you call, the person gives you nothing and if a person folds, they continue playing

c)

When you call, the person gives you double the amount of what you bid, and if a person folds, they continue playing

d)

When you call, the person gives you an equal amount to what you bid, and if a person folds, they quit that particular game

68.

How many bratwurst does Werner make for Maizy?

a)

Four

b)

Two

c)

Six

d)

Eight

69.

How much did Opa eat with Maizy?

a)

2 brats

b)

1 brat

c)

3 brats

d)

4 brats

70.

What did Opa say he taught Werner when he first came to America from Germany?

a)

He taught him to speak English

b)

He taught him to play poker

c)

He taught him to build railroads

d)

He taught him to cook Chinese food

71.

What did Opa say to Maizy when she said, “Werner is your best friend?”

a)

“Never was my best friend”

b)

“Was my best friend”

c)

“Is still my best friend”

d)

“Will always be my best friend”

72.

What job did Lucky end up doing at the railroad camp?

a)

He became the construction worker

b)

He became the Chinese camp cook

c)

He became the railroad engineer

d)

He became the supervisor

73.

What happened to Li Wei?

a)

He died in a railroad blast

b)

He became Lucky's boss

c)

He got promoted to a higher position

d)

He quit his job and went back to China

74.

Where did Lucky decide to work away from the railroad?

a)

He became a teacher at a local school

b)

He became a farmer in the countryside

c)

He became a chef at a restaurant in Chinatown

d)

He became the cook assistant at the Philips Mansion in San Francisco

75.

Why does Maizy go outside late at night?

a)

To listen to the crickets chirping

b)

To meet her friends

c)

To escape from Oma and her mom's arguing

d)

To enjoy the peacefulness of the night

76.

Why does Maizy not like going to Big Little Lake?

a)

Because the water is dirty

b)

Because there are too many mosquitoes

c)

Because she can't swim

d)

Because it is too far from her house

77.

What is Carlos celebrating this week?

a)

New Year's Eve

b)

Christmas

c)

His birthday

d)

Bacon Week

78.

What do Opa and Maizy eat from Werner's for lunch?

a)

Pizza

b)

Hamburgers

c)

Bacon Brats

d)

Chicken Nuggets

79.

What does Opa's fortune cookie say?

a)

The sun sets in the west

b)

Good things come to those who wait

c)

You will have a great day

d)

Follow your dreams

80.

What fortune does Maizy put inside a fortune cookie for Opa?

a)

You will win the lottery

b)

You should tell your granddaughter a Lucky story

c)

You will go on a great adventure

d)

You should take a vacation

81.

How large was the Philip's kitchen?

a)

It was 10 times as large as Lucky's hut back home

b)

It was the same size as Lucky's hut back home

c)

It was half the size of Lucky's hut back home

d)

It was twice the size of Lucky's hut back home

82.

Who would Lucky be assisting in the kitchen?

a)

Mrs. Birney, the cook

b)

Mr. Philips, the owner

c)

Maizy, his friend

d)

Logan, his brother

83.

What does Maizy's mom suggest the Golden Palace needed to get?

a)

A cash register

b)

A new chef

c)

A better menu

d)

A bigger dining area

84.

What does Ginger tell Maizy mean people sometimes call her and her brother?

a)

Smart kids

b)

Funny names

c)

Dirty Mexicans

d)

Troublemakers

85.

Why is Logan running?

a)

He is playing a game

b)

He is chased by the bullies

c)

He is exercising

d)

He is late for school

86.

What does Maizy shout at the bullies?

a)

Stop

b)

Leave us alone

c)

Go away

d)

I will tell the teacher

87.

Who is the man standing behind Maizy who tells the bullies he will contact their parents?

a)

Principal Holmes

b)

Coach Thompson

c)

Mr. Johnson

d)

Officer Smith

88.

What did Principal Holmes tell Maizy about her mom?

a)

He told Maizy that her mom was a famous actress

b)

He told Maizy that her mom was the school principal

c)

He told Maizy that her mom was in trouble

d)

He told Maizy it was admirable that she stood up for her friend and that her mom was that way, too.

89.

What day is the restaurant’s slowest day?

a)

Wednesday

b)

Tuesday

c)

Thursday

d)

Monday

90.

Where did Maizy’s mom and Principal Holmes use to sneak off to when they were in high school?

a)

McDonalds to be Big Macs

b)

KFC to be Colonel Sanders

c)

Burger King to be Whoppers

d)

Wendy's to be Frosties

91.

Why does a noisy family of eleven eat at the restaurant every Monday?

a)

Everyone eats free on Mondays

b)

Kids eat free on Mondays

c)

Parents eat free on Mondays

d)

Grandparents eat free on Mondays

92.

What does Maizy ask Principal Holmes when she reminds him the town library got flooded?

a)

Could she use the school auditorium and maybe watch a play

b)

Could she use the school computers and maybe check out some books

c)

Could she use the school gym and maybe play basketball

d)

Could she use the school cafeteria and maybe have lunch

93.

What is Maizy not sure about concerning Principal Holmes?

a)

What’s going on between him and the school librarian

b)

What’s going on between him and the school principal

c)

What’s going on between him and the school janitor

d)

What’s going on between him and her mom

94.

Who does Maizy invite to Opa’s?

a)

Werner

b)

Henry

c)

Oliver

d)

Max

95.

Where do Mom and Principal Holmes go to Saint Paul to pick them up?

a)

A second-hand book

b)

A vintage car

c)

A new computer

d)

A used cash register

96.

Who is Maizy’s father?

a)

He is a Chinese man, a donor, and he went to law school

b)

He is a Korean man, a donor, and he went to engineering school

c)

He is a Vietnamese man, a donor, and he went to business school

d)

He is a Japanese man, a donor, and he went to medical school

97.

When did Maizy’s mom say she could learn more about her dad?

a)

When she turns 25 years old

b)

When she turns 21 years old

c)

When she turns 30 years old

d)

When she turns 18 years old

98.

What does Maizy’s mom say about why they never visited Last Chance?

a)

Oma and Opa were never mad at Maizy; they had a problem with her Mom

b)

Oma and Opa were never mad at Maizy; they had a problem with her Dad

c)

Oma and Opa were never mad at Maizy; they had a problem with her Grandparents

d)

Oma and Opa were never mad at Maizy; they had a problem with her Siblings

99.

What does Maizy see when she comes out from under the tent?

a)

She sees a bird flying in the sky

b)

She sees a cat sleeping on the porch

c)

She sees a light shining through the window

d)

She sees a shadow scurry past the doorway

100.

What did Maizy do to make it easier to put her new fortunes inside the cookies?

a)

She made them saltier by adding more salt

b)

She made them sweeter by adding more sugar

c)

She made them harder by freezing them in the refrigerator

d)

She made them softer by microwaving them under a damp paper towel

101.

What upset Opa on television?

a)

The news was showing documentaries about immigrants and refugees

b)

The news was showing interviews with immigrants and refugees

c)

The news was showing celebrations for immigrants and refugees

d)

The news was showing protests against immigrants and refugees

102.

What were two things Lucky experienced as a luxury working in the mansion?

a)

He had his own room and Tuesdays off

b)

He had his own room and Sundays off

c)

He had his own room and Fridays off

d)

He had his own room and Wednesdays off

103.

What happened to Lucky one day while shopping?

a)

He was beaten and bruised in front of a policeman, and his queue was extended

b)

He was praised and rewarded in front of a policeman, and his queue was extended

c)

He was praised and rewarded in front of a policeman, and his queue was cut off

d)

He was beaten and bruised in front of a policeman, and his queue was cut off

104.

What does Opa tell Maizy about racists?

a)

Racists who act friendly are the most dangerous

b)

Racists are only dangerous when they are mean

c)

Racists are not dangerous at all

d)

Racists are dangerous when they are alone

105.

Who does Maizy talk to about the girls who make fun of her?

a)

Principal Holmes, the school principal

b)

Opa, her grandfather

c)

Logan, her best friend

d)

Riley, the pretty mean girl

106.

What are the chemical symbols for the compounds listed on Principal Holmes’s shirt?

a)

GE NI U S

b)

CU TE NE S S

c)

P O I S O N

d)

BE NI CE

107.

What does Maizy realize when she sees a poster of Maya Angelou and the cover of a book she holds?

a)

She wants to meet Maya Angelou

b)

She wants to be a writer like Maya Angelou

c)

Maya Angelou is her favorite author

d)

Other than her family, they’re the only people of color she has seen in Last Chance

108.

Who is Lucky?

a)

Opa’s grandfather

b)

Maizy's dog

c)

Riley's brother

d)

Principal Holmes's son

109.

What did Werner and Opa do one time that got them into trouble?

a)

They broke a window at the school

b)

They took some Chinese firecrackers and used the gas stove at the Golden Palace to set them off

c)

They skipped school and went to the movies

d)

They stole money from a bank

110.

What did Maizy and Opa discover about ice cream while watching Carlos, the traveling foodie’s television show?

a)

Ice cream came from the Tang dynasty in China

b)

Ice cream was invented in Italy

c)

Ice cream was first made in America

d)

Ice cream was a favorite dessert of the ancient Egyptians

111.

What did Mrs. Birney teach Lucky?

a)

How to read and write

b)

How to cook

c)

How to play the piano

d)

How to swim

112.

What made Lucky leave the Philips job?

a)

He found a better job

b)

He was falsely accused of stealing valuables

c)

He didn't like the work environment

d)

He got sick

113.

How did Lucky travel?

a)

By plane

b)

By boat

c)

By car

d)

By train

114.

What does Opa say he has always wanted to participate in as Maizy pushes his wheelchair down the main street?

a)

To climb Mount Everest

b)

To go skydiving

c)

To ride a roller coaster

d)

To be in a parade

115.

What do Maizy and Logan collect for $20 for ½ pound?

a)

Coins

b)

Worms

c)

Seashells

d)

Stamps

116.

What does Opa say is a sign of a good meal?

a)

Sneezing

b)

Burping

c)

Coughing

d)

Belching

117.

What is Opa’s fortune cookie say?

a)

Not only are you handsome, you’re a master storyteller

b)

You will meet a famous person

c)

You will have good luck today

d)

You will win a lot of money