WorksheetsTwo Kinds Summative Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
In “Two Kinds,” what does the mother want her daughter to become?
a famous actress
a piano prodigy
a successful writer
a television star
What is the main reason the daughter in “Two Kinds” feels frustrated with her mother’s expectations?
She wants to spend more time with friends.
She feels she can never meet her mother’s standards.
She prefers reading to taking tests.
She is afraid of failing in school.
In “Two Kinds,” what does the daughter realize after her confrontation with her mother?
She will never be able to please her mother.
She can choose her own path in life.
Her mother will stop loving her if she fails.
She must obey her mother to be happy.
In “Two Kinds,” which of the following are factors that contribute to the daughter's poor performance at the recital? Choose two options.
Her piano teacher is unable to hear her mistakes.
She is jealous of Waverly's success.
She does not put genuine effort into practicing her music.
She deliberately avoids playing well at the recital.
She is overwhelmed by stage fright.
What does it mean if someone lamented a loss?
mourned the loss
celebrated the loss
ignored the loss
laughed at the loss
Which situation best demonstrates people squabbling? Base your answer on the meaning of squabbling.
Maya and Ben share their snacks with each other.
Tina and Alex argue loudly about who gets the last piece of cake.
Sam quietly reads a book in the corner of the room.
Lila and Omar work together to solve a puzzle.
Which event would most likely leave someone feeling devastated? Base your answer on the meaning of devastated.
Maria loses her favorite pen at school.
Eli’s best friend moves away unexpectedly.
Sam forgets to bring his lunch to work.
Tina has to clean her room before going out.
Read this passage from “Two Kinds.” Here, the narrator’s mother is speaking about Waverly and her mother, Auntie Lindo. “Auntie Lindo always talk about Waverly. She say, ‘Waverly so smart, she win chess tournament again.’ She say this so everyone can hear.” Which statements best describe what this passage reveals about the characters and their situation? Choose three that apply.
The narrator’s mother feels that Auntie Lindo likes to boast about Waverly.
Auntie Lindo wants others to admire Waverly’s intelligence.
There is a sense of rivalry between the two mothers.
Auntie Lindo is worried that Waverly is not working hard enough.
The narrator’s mother is proud of Waverly’s achievements.
Part A In “Two Kinds,” the daughter reacts to her mother’s expectations about her abilities. The daughter says the following. Based on this quotation, what does the daughter most likely feel? “I’ll never be the kind of daughter you want!”
She believes her mother will never accept her for who she is.
She believes her mother wants her to try new things.
She believes her mother is proud of her efforts.
She believes her mother understands her limitations.
Part B Which other quotation from “Two Kinds” best illustrates the conflict between the narrator and her mother?
In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect.
It was as if I knew, without a doubt, that the prodigy side of me really did exist. I had no fear whatsoever, no nervousness.
I felt the shame of my mother and father as they sat stiffly throughout the rest of the show.
“You want me to be someone that I’m not!” I sobbed. “I’ll never be the kind of daughter you want me to be!”
Part A Which statement best expresses a central idea of “Two Kinds”?
Success comes only from hard work.
Children should always follow their parents’ wishes.
Finding one’s own identity is important.
Parents always know what is best for their children.
Which sentence from “Two Kinds” best illustrates the narrator’s feelings about her mother’s expectations?
“Of course, you can be prodigy, too,” my mother told me when I was nine. “You can be best anything.”
“Only two kinds of daughters,” she shouted in Chinese. “Those who are obedient and those who follow their own mind!”
For unlike my mother, I did not believe I could be anything I wanted to be. I could only be me.
A few years ago, she offered to give me the piano, for my thirtieth birthday. I had not played in all those years.
Which narrative perspective is used in the story “Two Kinds”?
First person, narrated by the daughter
First person, narrated by the mother
Third person, focusing on the daughter
Third person, focusing on the mother
In “Two Kinds,” what is a quality that both the mother and daughter display?
patience
stubbornness
humor
kindness
Read this passage from “Two Kinds.” Here, the narrator describes her feelings about her mother’s expectations. I did not believe I could be anything I wanted to be. I could only be me. And for all those years, we never talked about the things that really mattered. Which sentence best explains why the narrator feels disconnected from her mother?
She is upset that her mother never listens to her opinions.
She feels her mother’s expectations do not match who she truly is.
She is angry that her mother makes her practice piano every day.
She believes her mother wants her to be perfect at everything.
Read this sentence from “Two Kinds.” Here, the narrator reflects on her relationship with her mother. I did not believe I could be anything she wanted me to be. I could only be myself, even if that meant disappointing her. What does this statement suggest about the narrator’s attitude?
She was determined to meet her mother’s expectations.
She accepted her individuality, even if it meant failing her mother.
She felt guilty for not trying harder to please her mother.
She believed her mother’s dreams were more important than her own.
