Two Kinds

In “Two Kinds,” what does the mother hope for her daughter?

• a meeting with Ed Sullivan

• a way to happiness

• a good career

• a special talent

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

What statement best explains why the daughter in "Two Kinds" develops a negative attitude toward her mother's quizzes?

• She finds the test getting harder and harder.

• She is not interested in geography or math.

• She sees herself as disappointing her mother.

• She wants to play the piano instead of taking tests.

In "Two Kinds, what does the daughter realize when she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?

• If she does not become a prodigy, she will not succeed at anything.

• If she becomes a prodigy she will be a sad, unpleasant girl.

• She has the power to decide for herself who she will be.

• She can be the prodigy her mother wants her to be.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following are reason that the daughter plays badly at the talent show?

• She has not been taught well by her teacher, who is deaf.

• She wants Waverly, not herself, to win the talent show.

• She does not sincerely try to learn her selected piece.

• She does not wish to play well at the talent show.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following is the best definition for lamented?

• expressed regret

• showed appreciation

• expressed annoyance

• showed anger

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which situation most clearly shows an example of squabbling? Base your choice on the meaning of the squabbling.

• Jose asks Leila for advice on how to fix his bicycle.

• Kim and Li fight over who gets to go first up the stairs.

• Jamal bores his friends with stories of winning video games.

• Ed and Ramon discuss their differing opinions about politics.

Which situation would most likely cause a person to feel devastated? Base your answer on the meaning of devastated.

• Jpn's younger sister cannot grasp his explanation of chemistry.

• Komal graduates at the top of his high school class.

• No one shows up for Joshua's thirteenth birthday party.

• Rosa must finish her homework before watching television.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Part A. In "Two Kinds", the mother arranges for the daughter to have piano lessons. The daughter states " Why don't you like me the way I am ? I'm not a genius. "

Choose the answer that describes what the daughter most likely believes.

• If her mother wants her to develop a talent, then her mother must not value her as she is.

• If her mother wants her to develop a talent, then her mother must realize she is not a genius.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Part A Which statement best sums up the theme , or message of "Two Kinds"

• Accepting oneself can be more important than success.

• A parent's expectations inspire a child's achievements.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

From which point of view is "Two Kinds" written?

• a. first person, from the daughter's point of view

• b. third person, from the mother's point of view.

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