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WorksheetsMAIZY CHEN
Total questions: 117
Worksheet time: 59mins
What is Maizy’s Mom’s job?
She is a food stylist for commercials
She is a chef at a restaurant
She is a doctor at a hospital
She is a teacher at a school
How old was Maizy the last time she saw her grandparents, Oma and Opa?
She was 12 years old.
She was 6 years old.
She was 8 years old.
She was 10 years old.
What was used instead of ice cream for the pies in commercials?
Yogurt was used because it is healthier than ice cream.
Whipped cream was used because it is lighter than ice cream.
Mashed potatoes were used because they don't melt like ice cream.
Gelato was used because it has more flavors than ice cream.
What does her mom use to top the pies?
Chocolate syrup
Shaving cream
Caramel sauce
Whipped cream
How long has it been since Maizy last saw her grandparents?
It has been two years
It has been one year
It has been four years
It has been three years
How many days of drive was the trip from Los Angeles to Minnesota?
It was a three-day drive
It was a two-day drive
It was a four-day drive
It was a one-day drive
What is the name of Maizy's grandparent's restaurant?
Diamond Dragon
Emerald Elephant
Golden Palace
Silver Spoon
Why did Maizy and her mom drive to Minnesota?
Maizy’s grandfather is sick and in a wheelchair.
Maizy’s grandmother is sick and in a wheelchair.
Maizy’s grandmother is traveling abroad.
Maizy’s grandfather is traveling abroad.
How does Apa upset his daughter, Charlotte?
He pretends to lose her favorite toy
He pretends to be a monster and scares her
He pretends to close his eyes and his body jerks
He pretends to forget her name and calls her by a different name
What does Oma say is not real Chinese food?
Hot and Sour Soup
Fried Rice
Dumplings
Chop Suey
What type of wonton does Maizy eat?
Cream cheese
Pork
Shrimp
Vegetable
What type of product is very popular in Minnesota?
Spices
Dairy products
Seafood
Fruits and vegetables
When does Maizy's mother become very tense?
When she is cooking in the kitchen
When she goes shopping
When she watches a scary movie
When she talks to Oma and Opa
Why does Maizy think the restaurant is like a museum?
There are many old and faded pictures on the walls.
There are ancient artifacts displayed in glass cases.
There are historical documents hanging on the walls.
There are famous paintings by renowned artists.
What does the faded handwritten note tucked in a corner say?
“I am a Chinese American”
“I am a famous chef”
“I am a secret agent”
“I am a world traveler”
What sign is on her mom's old bedroom door?
Keep Out or Else
Enter at Your Own Risk
Welcome
No Trespassing
What does Maizy's mother tell her about Opa?
He is already in Last Chance
He is coming to visit
He is sicker than she realized
He is doing well
How long does her mom say they will stay in Last Chance?
Maybe for two months
Perhaps for a week
Possibly for a year
Perhaps for a few days
Who does Maizy call to complain about staying so long in Minnesota?
Her neighbor, Mr. Smith
Her teacher, Mrs. Johnson
Her cousin, Jake
Her best friend, Ginger
What does Maizy's mother suggest she can do?
Stay at home
Watch TV all day
Sleep all day
Explore the town
What is funny about the Post-it note on the locked bank door?
For deposits or withdrawals, call Daisy G at 555-1234
For deposits or withdrawals, call Daisy G at 555-9012
For deposits or withdrawals, call Daisy G, with no phone number
For deposits or withdrawals, call Daisy G at 555-5678
What does Maizy buy at the Ben Franklin Five and Dime?
A toy car
A coloring book
A butterfly barrette
A pack of gum
What does Maizy decide to video with her phone?
She wants to video herself making a wish like Snow White at the stone well.
She wants to video herself singing.
She wants to video herself dancing.
She wants to video herself eating ice cream.
What happened to Maizy’s phone?
She lost it at the park
She dropped it in the well
She left it at home
She gave it to her friend
Who rides up and talks to Maizy?
The boy on the bike named Logan.
The girl on the bike named Emily.
The woman on the bike named Sarah.
The man on the bike named John.
What does Maizy ask Logan to do for her?
To fix her phone
To take her to the store
To buy her a new phone
To call her phone, which she dropped in the well, to see if it still works
Why does Logan ride away after writing her phone number on his hand?
He forgot about Maizy
He doesn’t have a cell phone, so he is going home to call Maizy’s phone
He has something else to do
He doesn't want to help Maizy
Why was Maizy waiting at the wishing well?
She was hoping to hear her phone ring, but Logan never called, or her phone was probably broken.
She was waiting for her mom.
She was waiting for her friend.
She was waiting for her dad.
What does Maizy growl at when she arrives at the Golden Palace?
The small wooden bird
The little wooden cat
The tall wooden bear
The big wooden fish
What is the name of the bear?
Bud
Bob
Bill
Ben
What does Maizy ask Oma about, which Oma ignores and changes the subject?
Who the people were in the pictures on the office wall
How to play poker
What Maizy wants for dinner
Where Oma bought her dress
What does the grandmother try to get Maizy to use at lunch?
Chopsticks
Fork
Spoon
Knife
What card game does Maizy want Opa to teach her?
Poker
Blackjack
Solitaire
Go Fish
Which food is rarely eaten by the Chinese, but is commonly expected at all Chinese restaurants in America?
Dumplings
Fried rice
Egg rolls
Fortune cookies
What do Oma and Mom spend most of their time doing?
Playing games
Cooking
Watching TV
Arguing
What is Maizy eating at Ben Franklin's?
A hot fudge sundae
A hamburger
French fries
Chicken nuggets
Why did Maizy leave the soda fountain feeling embarrassed?
She saw a spider
She forgot her money
Three girls at the end of the counter were talking about her
She spilled her drink
What material is Daisy's dress made from, according to what she tells Maizy?
Rice bags from the restaurant
Silk
Cotton
Wool
Where did Maizy's mom go?
She took Opa to the doctor.
She went on vacation.
She went shopping.
She went to work.
What is Oma wearing in her hair?
Maizy’s butterfly barrette
A hair clip
A hat
A headband
What does Maizy wish for Oma and her mom?
Get along
Play games
Go on a trip
Cook together
What did the doctor say about Opa?
He should eat healthier.
He should stay home instead of coming to the restaurant every day.
He should exercise more.
He should take a vacation.
What did Maizy tell her mom that upset her?
Some girls made fun of her.
She failed a test.
She lost her favorite toy.
She broke a dish.
What task does Maizy volunteer for?
Bringing food to Opa and staying with him at the house
Cleaning the house
Walking the dog
Doing the laundry
What did Logan bring to Maizy that she left at the soda fountain?
A comic book
A candy bar
The “Mad” magazine she was reading
A toy car
What food does Opa say is great, but they don't discuss it in their house?
Werner's wieners
Pizza
Sushi
Hamburgers
What story will Opa tell Maizy that she knows will be good?
The story about their favorite movie
The story about their pet dog
The story about their trip to the beach
The story about their ancestors coming from China to America
Why were boys so cherished in China?
They could grow up to support their elders
They were more creative
They were better at sports
They were smarter than girls
What did the sister of the new baby boy suggest the baby's name should be?
Sam
Max
Charlie
Lucky
What did Lucky hear about America?
There were no schools or hospitals.
People were mean and unfriendly.
It was always raining and gloomy.
No one ever went hungry, and there were mountains of gold.
What does Maizy want Opa to finish telling her?
The rest of the story about Lucky coming to Last Chance
The story about their last vacation
The story about their favorite recipe
The story about their neighbor
Who does Maizy babysit?
Her neighbor
Opa
Her little sister
Her best friend
What does Maizy practice doing while looking in the mirror?
She practices her cooking skills
She practices her singing
She practices her dance moves
She practices her poker face
What does Maizy worry Ginger will do because she has been gone for so long?
That Ginger will forget Maizy
That Ginger will get sick
That Ginger will find a new owner
That Ginger will get lost
What does Maizy learn Logan’s family owns?
They own the bait shop in town
They own a bakery
They own a bookstore
They own a clothing store
What makes Logan very happy?
Maizy asked him if he wanted to hang out with her
Maizy invited him to a party
Maizy gave him a gift
Maizy told him a joke
What is the subtle change in a poker player that can give their opponent an idea of what they are thinking?
It is called a “tell”
It is called a “fold”
It is called a “bluff”
It is called a “raise”
What does Maizy notice about Opa moving his food around on his plate?
He is eating everything on his plate
He is eating very quickly
He is eating very slowly
It looks like he is eating his food, but he isn’t
What does Maizy ask Opa to tell her more about?
The story about Lucky
The story about their favorite TV show
The story about their favorite book
The story about their favorite sport
How many days did it take Lucky and his friend, Li Wei, to cross the ocean to America?
Almost 50 days
Almost 80 days
Almost 60 days
Almost 70 days
What company did the boys work for in America?
The Burlington Northern Railroad
The Southern Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad
The Central Pacific Railroad
What do Maizy’s mother and Oma continue doing?
Dancing
Singing
Arguing
Cooking
What does Daisy want the Golden Palace to do to help the environment?
Recycle
Compost
Reduce
Reuse
What is Daisy’s “tell”?
She scratches her head when she is nervous
She taps her foot when she is nervous
She blinks when she is nervous
She bites her nails when she is nervous
Who did Logan tell Maizy were best friends once?
Mr. Philips and Maizy
Li Wei and Lucky
Oma and Daisy
Opa and Werner
What did Maizy offer Werner for a trade of two hot dogs?
Ginger beef and honey-glazed pork
Chicken and fish
Steak and lamb
Shrimp and crab
What do “call” and “fold” mean in poker?
When you call, the person gives you half the amount of what you bid, and if a person folds, they quit that particular game
When you call, the person gives you nothing and if a person folds, they continue playing
When you call, the person gives you double the amount of what you bid, and if a person folds, they continue playing
When you call, the person gives you an equal amount to what you bid, and if a person folds, they quit that particular game
How many bratwurst does Werner make for Maizy?
Four
Two
Six
Eight
How much did Opa eat with Maizy?
2 brats
1 brat
3 brats
4 brats
What did Opa say he taught Werner when he first came to America from Germany?
He taught him to speak English
He taught him to play poker
He taught him to build railroads
He taught him to cook Chinese food
What did Opa say to Maizy when she said, “Werner is your best friend?”
“Never was my best friend”
“Was my best friend”
“Is still my best friend”
“Will always be my best friend”
What job did Lucky end up doing at the railroad camp?
He became the construction worker
He became the Chinese camp cook
He became the railroad engineer
He became the supervisor
What happened to Li Wei?
He died in a railroad blast
He became Lucky's boss
He got promoted to a higher position
He quit his job and went back to China
Where did Lucky decide to work away from the railroad?
He became a teacher at a local school
He became a farmer in the countryside
He became a chef at a restaurant in Chinatown
He became the cook assistant at the Philips Mansion in San Francisco
Why does Maizy go outside late at night?
To listen to the crickets chirping
To meet her friends
To escape from Oma and her mom's arguing
To enjoy the peacefulness of the night
Why does Maizy not like going to Big Little Lake?
Because the water is dirty
Because there are too many mosquitoes
Because she can't swim
Because it is too far from her house
What is Carlos celebrating this week?
New Year's Eve
Christmas
His birthday
Bacon Week
What do Opa and Maizy eat from Werner's for lunch?
Pizza
Hamburgers
Bacon Brats
Chicken Nuggets
What does Opa's fortune cookie say?
The sun sets in the west
Good things come to those who wait
You will have a great day
Follow your dreams
What fortune does Maizy put inside a fortune cookie for Opa?
You will win the lottery
You should tell your granddaughter a Lucky story
You will go on a great adventure
You should take a vacation
How large was the Philip's kitchen?
It was 10 times as large as Lucky's hut back home
It was the same size as Lucky's hut back home
It was half the size of Lucky's hut back home
It was twice the size of Lucky's hut back home
Who would Lucky be assisting in the kitchen?
Mrs. Birney, the cook
Mr. Philips, the owner
Maizy, his friend
Logan, his brother
What does Maizy's mom suggest the Golden Palace needed to get?
A cash register
A new chef
A better menu
A bigger dining area
What does Ginger tell Maizy mean people sometimes call her and her brother?
Smart kids
Funny names
Dirty Mexicans
Troublemakers
Why is Logan running?
He is playing a game
He is chased by the bullies
He is exercising
He is late for school
What does Maizy shout at the bullies?
Stop
Leave us alone
Go away
I will tell the teacher
Who is the man standing behind Maizy who tells the bullies he will contact their parents?
Principal Holmes
Coach Thompson
Mr. Johnson
Officer Smith
What did Principal Holmes tell Maizy about her mom?
He told Maizy that her mom was a famous actress
He told Maizy that her mom was the school principal
He told Maizy that her mom was in trouble
He told Maizy it was admirable that she stood up for her friend and that her mom was that way, too.
What day is the restaurant’s slowest day?
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Monday
Where did Maizy’s mom and Principal Holmes use to sneak off to when they were in high school?
McDonalds to be Big Macs
KFC to be Colonel Sanders
Burger King to be Whoppers
Wendy's to be Frosties
Why does a noisy family of eleven eat at the restaurant every Monday?
Everyone eats free on Mondays
Kids eat free on Mondays
Parents eat free on Mondays
Grandparents eat free on Mondays
What does Maizy ask Principal Holmes when she reminds him the town library got flooded?
Could she use the school auditorium and maybe watch a play
Could she use the school computers and maybe check out some books
Could she use the school gym and maybe play basketball
Could she use the school cafeteria and maybe have lunch
What is Maizy not sure about concerning Principal Holmes?
What’s going on between him and the school librarian
What’s going on between him and the school principal
What’s going on between him and the school janitor
What’s going on between him and her mom
Who does Maizy invite to Opa’s?
Werner
Henry
Oliver
Max
Where do Mom and Principal Holmes go to Saint Paul to pick them up?
A second-hand book
A vintage car
A new computer
A used cash register
Who is Maizy’s father?
He is a Chinese man, a donor, and he went to law school
He is a Korean man, a donor, and he went to engineering school
He is a Vietnamese man, a donor, and he went to business school
He is a Japanese man, a donor, and he went to medical school
When did Maizy’s mom say she could learn more about her dad?
When she turns 25 years old
When she turns 21 years old
When she turns 30 years old
When she turns 18 years old
What does Maizy’s mom say about why they never visited Last Chance?
Oma and Opa were never mad at Maizy; they had a problem with her Mom
Oma and Opa were never mad at Maizy; they had a problem with her Dad
Oma and Opa were never mad at Maizy; they had a problem with her Grandparents
Oma and Opa were never mad at Maizy; they had a problem with her Siblings
What does Maizy see when she comes out from under the tent?
She sees a bird flying in the sky
She sees a cat sleeping on the porch
She sees a light shining through the window
She sees a shadow scurry past the doorway
What did Maizy do to make it easier to put her new fortunes inside the cookies?
She made them saltier by adding more salt
She made them sweeter by adding more sugar
She made them harder by freezing them in the refrigerator
She made them softer by microwaving them under a damp paper towel
What upset Opa on television?
The news was showing documentaries about immigrants and refugees
The news was showing interviews with immigrants and refugees
The news was showing celebrations for immigrants and refugees
The news was showing protests against immigrants and refugees
What were two things Lucky experienced as a luxury working in the mansion?
He had his own room and Tuesdays off
He had his own room and Sundays off
He had his own room and Fridays off
He had his own room and Wednesdays off
What happened to Lucky one day while shopping?
He was beaten and bruised in front of a policeman, and his queue was extended
He was praised and rewarded in front of a policeman, and his queue was extended
He was praised and rewarded in front of a policeman, and his queue was cut off
He was beaten and bruised in front of a policeman, and his queue was cut off
What does Opa tell Maizy about racists?
Racists who act friendly are the most dangerous
Racists are only dangerous when they are mean
Racists are not dangerous at all
Racists are dangerous when they are alone
Who does Maizy talk to about the girls who make fun of her?
Principal Holmes, the school principal
Opa, her grandfather
Logan, her best friend
Riley, the pretty mean girl
What are the chemical symbols for the compounds listed on Principal Holmes’s shirt?
GE NI U S
CU TE NE S S
P O I S O N
BE NI CE
What does Maizy realize when she sees a poster of Maya Angelou and the cover of a book she holds?
She wants to meet Maya Angelou
She wants to be a writer like Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou is her favorite author
Other than her family, they’re the only people of color she has seen in Last Chance
Who is Lucky?
Opa’s grandfather
Maizy's dog
Riley's brother
Principal Holmes's son
What did Werner and Opa do one time that got them into trouble?
They broke a window at the school
They took some Chinese firecrackers and used the gas stove at the Golden Palace to set them off
They skipped school and went to the movies
They stole money from a bank
What did Maizy and Opa discover about ice cream while watching Carlos, the traveling foodie’s television show?
Ice cream came from the Tang dynasty in China
Ice cream was invented in Italy
Ice cream was first made in America
Ice cream was a favorite dessert of the ancient Egyptians
What did Mrs. Birney teach Lucky?
How to read and write
How to cook
How to play the piano
How to swim
What made Lucky leave the Philips job?
He found a better job
He was falsely accused of stealing valuables
He didn't like the work environment
He got sick
How did Lucky travel?
By plane
By boat
By car
By train
What does Opa say he has always wanted to participate in as Maizy pushes his wheelchair down the main street?
To climb Mount Everest
To go skydiving
To ride a roller coaster
To be in a parade
What do Maizy and Logan collect for $20 for ½ pound?
Coins
Worms
Seashells
Stamps
What does Opa say is a sign of a good meal?
Sneezing
Burping
Coughing
Belching
What is Opa’s fortune cookie say?
Not only are you handsome, you’re a master storyteller
You will meet a famous person
You will have good luck today
You will win a lot of money
