Family Gathering-GEP2, Unit 1C

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Who is the protagonist of the story?

• Aunt Mima

• Mom

• The narrator

• Uncle Donny

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What is the occasion for the family gathering?

• Birthday party

• New Year's celebration

• Javanese baby shower ceremony

• Wedding anniversary

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When does the story take place?

• Wednesday morning

• Friday evening

• Saturday afternoon

• Sunday night

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Where are the events set?

• The protagonist's house

• Aunt Mima's house

• The grandparents' house

• A restaurant

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Why does the narrator congratulate the man at the patio?

• He assumes the man is the father-to-be

• He is following his mother's instructions

• He recognizes the man as a family friend

• He wants to be polite

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What happens after the narrator congratulates the man?

• The man congratulates the narrator in return

• The man ignores the narrator

• The man clarifies that he is not the father-to-be

• The other guests laugh at the misunderstanding

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How does the narrator feel after realizing his mistake?

• Angry at the man for misleading him

• Relieved that the situation is not serious

• Proud of himself for being polite

• Embarrassed because everyone witnessed it

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What can we infer about Aunt Mima's husband, Uncle Donny?

• He is very tall and muscular

• He is not attending the event

• He is older than his brother

• He resembles his brother

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What is the main conflict in the story?

• The narrator's awkward encounter with Uncle Donny's brother

• The preparations for the baby shower ceremony

• The narrator's lack of knowledge about his extended family

• Tensions between Mom and Grandma

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What is the likely ending of the story?

• The narrator apologizes to the man and they have a laugh

• The narrator feels ostracized from the family gathering

• The narrator learns more about Uncle Donny's brother

• The author leaves the ending open to interpretation