Front Desk Comprehension Questions

What is the name of the place where Mia works?

• The California Motel

• Motel 6

• The Calivista Motel

• The Lagoon Motel

Mia's family emigrates to America from what country?

• Taiwan

• China

• Japan

In chapter 13, what does Mr Yao say is the difference between a "good employee and a bad employee"?

• They are hardworking.

• They are smart.

• They know their place.

• They show up on time.

In chapter 14, Mia goes into the auditorium at school and does something. What does she do there?

• Sings a song.

• Plays piano.

• Joins in a basketball game.

• Watches play rehearsal.

Where did Uncle Li hide his burger so that he could have it after work?

• In the trash.

• In his pocket.

• In his backpack.

• In his lunch bag.

In Chapter 16, Mia and her dad exchange recycled cans for money. They then take their money and have it changed into pennies. What do they do with those pennies?

• Make wishes on them and throw them into a fountain.

• Walk around town and give them to homeless people.

• Put them in a giant penny jar.

• Search through them for "valuable pennies".

In chapter 17, Mia and Lupe realize that they have something in common. What is it?

• They are both poor.

• They share the same birthday month.

• They both love dogs.

• They both have their ears pierced.

In chapter 19, Mia wants to enter an essay contest to win something. What is it?

• A million dollars.

• A motel in Vermont.

• A college scholarship.

• A trip to Disneyland.

In chapter 20, Mia's mom tells her that because they are from China they can only be "native" in a certain subject. What subject is she talking about?

• English

• Math

• Science

• Art

Mr Yao told Mia not to rent to "bad people". After Mr. Lorenz's car is stolen, Mr Yao and the police strongly suspect Mrs. Robinson and Hank. According to Mr Yao, what makes them "bad people".

• They didn't always pay their bills on time.

• They don't have a lot of money.

• They have committed crimes before.

• They are black.