Two Kinds

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What is the main theme of 'Two Kinds'?

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The struggle between parental expectations and personal identity.

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How does the mother view her life in America?

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She is optimistic and hopeful.

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What character trait is NOT associated with the narrator in 'Two Kinds'?

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Generous.

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What is the narrator's attitude towards her mother's quizzes?

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She is impatient and bored.

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What does the mother lose in China that is mentioned in the text?

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Her family home.

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What is the setting of 'Two Kinds'?

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China Town, California in the 1960s.

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What does the mother want for her daughter in 'Two Kinds'?

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She wants her daughter to be a prodigy and succeed.

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How does the narrator feel about her mother's ambitions for her?

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She feels pressured and resentful.

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What does the term 'prodigy' mean in the context of 'Two Kinds'?

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A child with exceptional talent or ability.

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What is a significant conflict in 'Two Kinds'?

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The conflict between the mother's dreams and the daughter's desires.