How does Jing-Mei change at the end of the story?

She becomes a world-renowned piano player.

a child with exceptional qualities or abilities

a child with too much time on their hands

a child that teaches others to play the piano

a child that helps those in need

What is the significance of the title "Two Kinds?"

The mother says there are two kinds of daughters. Ones that are obedient and those that do what they want.

There are two kinds of pianos that she plays.

The daughter performs two acts of kindness.

The daughter gets two kinds of ice cream after her concert.

When she plays the piano and it sounds discordant what does that mean?

It sounded choppy and unnatural.

To lament something is to feel what?

a passionate feeling of regret or sorrow

a passionate feeling of surprise

Characterize the narrator of the story:

Stubborn, cruel streak, self assertive

What best defines the conflict in the story?

Man vs. Man: Mother vs. Daughter: The mother wants her daughter to be something the daughter is not

Man vs. Society: Narrator vs. Audience: Everyone in the audience thinks the narrator performed badly

Man vs. Supernatural: The narrator vs. her piano: The piano is haunted and made her play terribly at the recital

Man vs. Man: Narrator vs. her cousin Waverly: The narrator hates her perfect cousin

In "Two Kinds," how does the mother act after the piano recital? She shouts at her daughter. c. She tells people that it went well. She cries and cannot be comforted. d. She is quiet and keeps to herself.

She is quiet and keeps to herself.

She tells people that it went well.

She cries and cannot be comforted.

In "Two Kinds, 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 does not become a prodigy, she will not succeed at anything.

If she becomes a prodigy she will be a sad, unpleasant girl.

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

How did Jing-Mei's mother manage to procure regular piano lessons for her?

She traded house cleaning services for piano lessons

She is super rich, she don't need to work extra to afford the lessons

She traded home-made cookies for piano lessons

She didn't pay for the piano lessons

What is it that devastates Jing-mei at the talent show?

There was a lot of people in the audience.

embarrassed because of her performance

What does Jing-mei's mother offer to give Jing-mei? Why is this significant?

She offers the piano. Jing-Mei views it as her mother forgiving her for what she said to her.

She offered chess lessons to pressure her even more.

She offered a bracelet that is passed down from generation to generation.

She offered new shoes for Chinese New Year.

According to Jing-mei's mother, what are the "two kinds"?

Daughters who obey and daughters who follow their own minds

Great pianists and all other pianists

People wh try their best best and people wh are lazy

Parents are proud and loving... and parents who are selfish

In "Two Kinds," how does the mother feel about life in America?

She is optimistic and expectant

“I hated the tests, the raised hopes and failed expectations” (p.2). This quote suggests that Jing-mei at this point…

doesn’t care about what her mother says

In “Two Kinds,” why is the daughter at first excited about her mother’s expectations for her?

She hopes that she will win her parents’ approval.

She identifies with the child star, Shirley Temple.

She wants to prove that she has more talent than Waverly.

She is bored and hopes to find an outlet for her talent.

What is a central idea of “Two Kinds”?

An important part of growing up is balancing one’s own goals and desires with others’.

If you do not succeed at first, try again.

A happy family requires obedient children.

Parents who expect a lot will inspire high levels of achievement in their children.

What were some of the tests the mother had her try after dinner. Choose all that apply.

Predicting temperatures in different cities.

Finding the Queen of hearts in a deck of cards.

Standing on her head without using her hands.

Paragraph 32: “Why don’t you like me the way I am? I’m not a genius! I can’t play the piano. And even if I could, I wouldn’t go on TV if you paid me a million dollars!” I cried. What does the punctuation suggest about the tone of this conversation?

Exclamation points are used by authors to suggest strong emotions. The tone of the conversation is therefore emotional, heated, and tense.

Exclamation points are used by authors to convey happiness and excitement only. The tone of the conversation is there for excited, and friendly.

Which character traits sound the most like Jing Mei?

Rebellious, Insecure, Proud, funny, undisciplined.

Goal oriented, Confident, Idealistic, Disciplined.

Discuss the mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds and how it contributes to the overall theme (message) of the story.

The mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds is characterized by conflict and misunderstanding, as the mother pushes her daughter to fulfill her own unfulfilled dreams.

The mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds is characterized by harmony and understanding, as the mother supports her daughter's dreams.

The mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds is characterized by indifference, as the mother and daughter have little interaction.

The mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds is characterized by mutual respect, as the mother and daughter always agree on everything.

How does the theme of identity play out in Two Kinds? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.

The theme of identity in Two Kinds is portrayed through the conflict between the mother and daughter, Jing-mei. Jing-mei struggles to find her own identity and rebel against her mother's expectations. For example, her mother wants her to be a prodigy, but Jing-mei resists and tries to find her own path.

The theme of identity in Two Kinds is about the mother's struggle to find her own identity.

The theme of identity in Two Kinds is not important to the overall story.

The theme of identity in Two Kinds is shown through the relationship between Jing-mei and her piano teacher. Jing-mei can hear and her piano teacher is deaf, which contrasts their identities.

Select the answer option that lists the parts of the story arc in the correct order.

Exposition; Rising Action; Climax; Falling Action; Resolution

Hook; Background; Introduction; Body Paragraphs; Counter Argument; Conclusion

Answer; Cite Evidence; Explain; Cite Evidence; Explain

Rising Action; Exposition; Falling Action; Climax; Resolution

Two Kinds by Amy Tan: Review

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Two Kinds by Amy Tan: Review

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What does Jing-Mei's mother pressure her to become?

What causes Jing-Mei to want to put a stop to her mother's pride?

What happens at the talent show?

What was the effect of the tests on Jing-Mei?

What does Jing-Mei say to finally defeat her mother?

How did Jing-Mei's mother get piano lessons for her?

Why does Jing-Mei's mother call her ungrateful?

How does Jing-Mei change at the end of the story?

What is a prodigy?

What is the significance of the title "Two Kinds?"

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