Worksheetsfrom Mom and Me and Mom
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 3hrs 55mins
At the beginning of Mom & Me & Mom why is Maya frightened?
She is traveling on a train for the first time
She does not want to meet her mother, who has abandoned her
She is traveling to a large city that she has never visited before.
She does not want to be with her grandmother, whom she dislikes
In the selection from Mom & Me & Mom Maya begins to get to know her mother. Which of the following is the most important lesson Maya learns from her mother at this time?
She learns that people can never change their ways.
She learns that her mother will always love Bailey more.
She learns that being kind to other people can be very satisfying.
She learns that dancing and singing to music can make you happy.
In the selection from Mom & Me & Mom, why is Maya upset by Bailey's reaction to meeting their mother?
She feels that he is behaving rudely toward their mother.
She doubts that he can learn to love and understand their mother.
She fears that he will ignore her because of his devotion to their mother.
She believes that he will anger their mother and that they will be sent away.
Toward the end of the selection from Mom & Me & Mom, why does Maya announce that she may go back to Arkansas with Momma?
She wants everyone to understand that she dislikes her mother
She wants to hurt Bailey for his enthusiasm about being their mother.
She hopes that Mamma finally will kiss her for saying something so supportive.
She hopes that Bailey will say the same thing and that they both can leave California.
Which statement best describes Maya's attitude toward her new life at the end of the selection from Mom & Me & Mom?
She is somewhat wiling to give her new family situation a chance.
She fears that Grandmother cannot survive in Arkansas without her.
She is no longer angry with her mother and hopes that she will move them back to Arkansas.
She is sure that her new life in California will be much better than her former life in Arkansas.
What is the most likely reaction a charitable person would have toward a person who has been rude to him or her?
a feeling of forgiveness
a feeling of deep sadness
a desire to be rude in return
a desire to shame the rude person
In which of the following circumstances is a twelve-year-old most likely to need supervision?
when practicing guitar
when playing a board game
when learning to dive into a pool
when watching sports on television
If a person can correctly be called a philanthropist, which of the following must be true?
The person must be extremely selfish.
The person must want to become famous.
The person must disapprove of most people.
The person must want to help people in need.
In the selection from Mom & Me & Mom, what do readers learn about Maya's mother, based on the way she acts with Maya?
Maya's mother wishes that she had Maya's singing and dancing talents.
Maya's mother hopes that Maya will accept her and eventually love her.
Maya's mother fears that she will be a bad influence on her daughter.
Maya's mother demands that Maya immediately accept her as a parent.
In the selection from Mom & Me & Mom, how does Maya most clearly feel as she watches her brother Bailey greet their mother?
She feels ashamed of how badly she has treated their mother.
She feels jealous because Bailey will not be their mother's favorite child.
She feels proud of Bailey for not holding on to his anger for their mother.
She feels betrayed because Bailey has so easily forgiven their mother for abandoning them.
In this passage from Mom & Me & Mom, Maya describes a conversation she has with Grandmother after Bailey arrives.
Before lady and Bailey Jr. reached the car I said to Grandmother, " I want to go back home with you, Momma"...
"When did you make that decision?" I didn't want to answer.
She said, "When you saw the reunion of your brother and his mother?"
What conclusion is most clearly supported by this passage?
Grandmother decides to stay in San Francisco with the reunited family.
Grandmother wants to get rid of Maya and her brother and go home alone.
Grandmother sympathizes with Maya and is willing to take her back home with her.
Grandmother understands Maya's feelings about the relationship between her brother and mother.
Which of the following is most clearly an important life lesson that Grandmother demonstrates for Maya in the selection from Mom & Me & Mom?
All problems can be solved if a person has patience.
Once a person has hurt you, that person can not be trusted again.
Be cautious of people who shower you with praise and affection.
Toleration of one another will help family members get along.
Read this sentence. Why does the author most likely use this sentence to describe herself?
"I may never be known as a philanthropist, but I certainly want to be known as charitable."
to show that she judges other people harshly
to explain why she donates a lot of money to charity
to indicate that she tries to be a kind and forgiving person
to emphasize the difference between a rich and poor person
Read the following passage from Mom & Me & Mom. Then answer the question.
When we descended the train steps, I looked for someone who could be my mother. When I heard my grandmother's voice call out, I followed the voice and I knew she had made a mistake, but the pretty little woman with red lips and high heels came running to my grandmother.
What type of characterization does the author use to describe her mother?
She uses direct characterization because she names specific details to tell how her mother looks.
She uses indirect characterization because readers must infer that her mother is attractive.
She uses direct characterization because she leaves her mother's appearance unknown to the reader.
She uses indirect characterization because her mother's appearance is revealed through other people's words and actions.
In the selection from Mom & Me & Mom, the author notes, "My mother watched me without saying much for about two weeks." Based on this sentence, choose the character trait that best describes Maya's mother.
pushy
patient
talented
beautiful
Read the following passage from Mom & Me & Mom.
I was afraid to let (Momma) leave me, but she said, "You are with your mother now and your brother will be coming soon. Trust me, but more than that trust the Lord. He will look after you."
What do readers learn about Mamma, based on her words to Maya? Choose 2 options.
She is short.
She is cruel
She is funny.
She is caring.
She is religious.
Mom & Me & Mom is considered a...
synonym
memoir
direct characterization
How does Maya feel about meeting her mother?
excited
scared
proud
What did Maya's mother do that she did not understand?
talk on the phone all the time
listen to loud music and dance
not act kindly toward Maya
How did Maya's mother finally make her smile?
told a funny joke
tickled her
made a silly face
Part 1
Why did Maya want to go back to Arkansas with her grandmother?
Maya wanted to visit her uncle.
Maya didn't like the weather in California.
Maya thought that she and her brother would no longer be close.
Part 2
What passage from the story supports your answer to Part 1?
"My brother was gone and would never come back."
"You haven't said a word since I got in the car."
"Grandmother held my hand and patted it."
Why is Maya (the author) traveling to California?
to visit her grandmother
to pick up her brother
to meet her mother
to go on vacation
What was Maya's first impression of her mother?
She was amazed at how similar they looked.
She was disgusted by her mother's appearance.
She started crying because she was so happy.
She was amazed at how different they looked.
How did Maya's grandmother react to Maya's mother?
Maya's grandmother accepted her differences.
Maya's grandmother was offended by her behavior.
Maya's grandmother tried to be like her.
Maya's grandmother had no opinion.
Maya had a hard time getting close to her mother because...
they were so different.
her mother didn't love her.
her mother was too demanding.
her mother left when Maya was young.
How does Bailey react when he sees his mother for the first time?
He is unsure, just like Maya.
He immediately hugs his mother, as if all is forgiven.
He runs away.
He cries because he's mad at his mother.
Maya "really" wants to go back to Arkansas with her grandmother because...
her mom likes her brother better.
she feels betrayed and no longer sees her brother as an ally.
she misses her uncle.
her grandmother would be lonely on the train.
Why did Maya and Bailey smash the toys their mother sent them?
It was an accident.
Their grandmother threw them away.
The toys weren't very good
They were upset that she had sent them away
What happened to Maya and Bailey's parents?
Their parents couldn't afford to feed them.
Their parents divorced.
Their parents died.
The kids ran away from home.
Who is the author of this story?
Vivian Baxter
Jing Mei
Maya Angelou
Bailey Angelou
