Chinese Cinderella (Summary)

Why does Aunt Baba put Adeline’s school achievement certificate in her safe-deposit box?

• It was a symbol of fear towards Niang as she was afraid of her reaction.

• It was a symbol of her love to Adeline as she treasures it sincerely.

• It was a symbol of shame towards Adeline's ability as she was only a girl and not a boy.

Adeline is considered a 'bad luck' to her siblings because their mother (....) (....) after her birth.

What made Niang said that she will never forgive Adeline's arrogant act?

• Adeline stood up and stopped Niang from hitting Little Sister.

• Adeline stood up and scolded Niang for her ill-treatment.

• Adeline left home and did not come back.

• Adeline stood up with her siblings to 'overrule' Niang.

The tram fee incident had showed us how Adeline is a (...) person.

• Stingy

• Stubborn

• Loyal

• Responsible

Due to Adeline's family condition, her (...) in Shanghai had become her only safe haven to be in.

Big Sister's character can be described as (...)

• Cunning

• Responsible

• Sly

• Grateful

'A faint cool breeze was blowing in from the river, sweeping away the mist and clouds.' Which literary device is used in this sentence?

• Foreshadowing

• Mirroring

• Imagery

• Metaphor

What had happened in Tianjin when Adeline was sent back for school?

• The Communist was fighting with the Nationalist and are overtaking Tianjin soon.

• The Communist was fighting with the British and are overtaking Tianjin soon.

• The Nationalist is overtaking Tianjin after winning the Communist in battle.

Who did Adeline followed to Hong Kong after her stay in Tianjin?

• Aunt Baba

• Aunt Reine

• Father

In Sacred Heart, Adeline was constantly comparing herself with those around her. True or False?

• True

• False