Questions: 11/19/24-My Favorite Chaperone

How does Maya feel about Nurzhan being her chaperone at the dance?

• She is embarrassed but grateful for his help.

• She is annoyed and refuses to attend.

• She feels indifferent about it.

What role does Maya’s mother play in this part of the story?

• She fully supports Maya in attending the dance without hesitation.

• She creates a compromise to allow Maya to attend the dance.

• She scolds Nurzhan for suggesting the idea of a chaperone.

What cultural values are highlighted in the family’s decision-making process about the dance?

• The balance between protecting family honor and allowing new experiences

• The rejection of American traditions in favor of Kazakh customs

• The encouragement of complete independence for children

Why does Maya feel conflicted during this section?

• She feels torn between her loyalty to her family and her desire for independence.

• She is uncertain about whether to invite a friend to the dance.

• She feels guilty for not helping Nurzhan with his schoolwork.

• She is unsure if she wants to participate in gymnastics anymore.

What does the ending of this section suggest about Maya’s relationship with her family?

• It remains strained with no resolution in sight.

• It shows growth and an effort to find a compromise between cultures.

• It suggests Maya is preparing to rebel against her family’s traditions.

• It shows the family becoming more distant from each other.