A New Life for Mei

What did Mr. Fischer think of the meal that Mei served?

• He complained.

• He liked it very much.

• He wished Mrs. Hatch had made it.

The hotel owner and Mr. Fischer thought Mei was a good worker.

• True

• False

Which character was least involved in the plot of the story?

• Mrs. Hatch

• Mr. Fischer

• Hong

• Mei

Mrs. Hatch was...

• temperamental (moody)

• apprehensive (worried)

• tired and worn out

• polite

Mr. Fischer was...

• temperamental (moody)

• apprehensive (worried)

• tired and worn out

• polite

Mei was ...

• temperamental (moody)

• apprehensive (worried)

Hong felt proud to be able to work on completing the Transcontinental Railroad.

• True

• False

What is a synonym for rush?

We'll have to rush to avoid the storm.

• drive

• hurry

• hope

Which of these words means yelled in a loud voice?

• operated

• bellowed

• survived

What does apprehensive mean?

The puppy was apprehensive about meeting new people.

• thrilled

• grateful

• cheerful

• fearful