Family Traditions and Personal Identity

Olivia Terell, an eighth-grader, shares her experience of getting her first real haircut before starting third grade. She reflects on her family's tradition of waiting until age nine for a haircut, her inspirations from friends' hairstyles, and her mom's career journey from nursing to pursuing an MBA. Olivia also describes living with her grandparents and the challenges of family life. The story culminates in a haircut disaster that leaves her anxious about facing her classmates.

What is the family tradition regarding haircuts in the Jones family?

• No haircuts until the age of nine.

• Haircuts are only done during summer.

• Haircuts are done by a professional barber.

• Haircuts are given every month.

Why does the protagonist admire Xavier's haircut?

• It is done by a famous barber.

• It is a unique high top fade.

• It is colored with bright colors.

• It is styled with gel.

What skill does the protagonist have that relates to haircuts?

• Cutting hair professionally.

• Braiding hair.

• Drawing designs with colored pencils.

• Styling hair with gel.

What did the protagonist imagine drawing on his head?

• Marvel characters

• Geometric patterns

• Cartoon characters

• Animal designs

What career did the protagonist's mother initially pursue?

• Law

• Engineering

• Nursing

• Teaching

Why did the protagonist's family move in with the grandparents?

• For better schooling options.

• To save money.

• Because of a family dispute.

• Due to the grandfather's heart attack.

What did the protagonist's mother study after leaving the hospital job?

• Engineering

• Law

• MBA

• Art

What was the protagonist's mother's nickname as a child?

• Cheetah

• Panther

• Tiger

• Leopard

What was the protagonist's reaction to the haircut?

• He loved it.

• He was indifferent.

• He was upset and worried.

• He wanted to show it off.

What was the protagonist's main concern about going to school?

• His new clothes

• His school supplies

• His bad haircut

• His new shoes