"Two Kinds" Test Review

What is one reason why Jing-Mei plays poorly at the talent show?

• Her mother distracts her while she's playing.

• Waverly makes her lose confidence.

• Her deaf piano teacher did not instruct her properly.

• She is afraid of success.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Jing-Mei's mother hopes she will become ...

• a better student

• a prodigy

• a good friend

• happy

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CCSS.L.3.1A

When Jing-Mei looks in the mirror one day, she changes from sad to angry and realizes ...

• she is powerful.

• she will always be afraid of her mother.

• she will never be good at the piano.

• she is not going to stay in America.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following describes a "squabble?"

• Two friends enjoying lunch together.

• A mother congratulating her daughter on an accomplishment.

• A brother and sister fighting over who gets to use the T.V. remote.

• A big brother giving advice to his younger sister.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Andrew _____________ the Titans' loss when he knew they could have played better.

• reproach

• devastated

• lamented

• discordant

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Winona was devastated when ...

• she finished her most challenging math test to date.

• her grandmother made her a delicious birthday cake.

• she made a new best friend, Amy.

• her loving golden retriever died.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Select ALL correct answers:

Auntie Lindo and Jing-Mei's mother ...

• are always kind to each other.

• compete with each other about their daughters' accomplishments.

• like to brag about/show off their children.

• always enjoy each other's company.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Jing Mei's mother wants her to take piano lessons, Jing Mei might feel ...

• confident that her mother believes she can be a genius.

• insecure that her mother does not value her as she is.

• afraid she will show up all the other girls.

• empowered that she can be who she wants to be.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

An important theme, or message, from "Two Kinds" is

• Keep an open mind about what you can achieve.

• Accepting yourself for who you are is more important than achievement.

• Children should be who their parents want them to be.

• Obedience is more important than anything else.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The story is told from ...

• First person, from the mother

• First person, from the daughter

• Third person, from the daughter

• Third person, from the mother

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D