"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.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which statement best explains why the daughter develops a negative attitude toward her mother's quizzes?

• She feels that the tests keep getting harder.

• She is not interested in geography or math.

• She sees herself disappointing her mother.

• She wants to play piano instead of taking tests.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What does the daughter realize when she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?

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

• If she doesn't become a prodigy, she won't succeed at anything.

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

• If she does become a prodigy, she will be sad.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is not a reason the daughter plays badly at the talent show?

• She does not want to win the talent show.

• She has not been taught well by a deaf teacher.

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

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the best definition for lamented?

• showed appreciation for

• expressed annoyance at

• expressed regret

• showed anger about

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the best example of squabbling?

• World War II

• an intense politiical debate

• asking a friend for advice about a problem

• arguing over toys

What might cause a person to feel devastated?

• struggling with a math problem

• making 100% on a science test

• having your house burn down

• being asked to do chores

Which word means "feeling that one has been disrespected?"

• indignity

• reproach

• discordant

• lamented

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CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

When the daughter says to her mother, "Why don't you like me the way I am? I'm not a genius!" she believes

• her mother knows she is not a genius.

• she doesn't deserve piano lessons.

• her mother must not value her as she is.

• she must work harder than other people to be successful.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.6

The theme or message of the story is

• determination is more important than genius.

• a happy family requires obedient children.

• accepting oneself can be more important than success.

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

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CCSS.RL.7.2