Higher-Order Thinking Questions 11/20/24: My Favorite Chaperone

Why is Nurzhan’s suggestion to act as Maya’s chaperone a crucial moment in the story?

• It allows Maya to reject her family’s rules completely.

• It creates a bridge between their family’s cultural traditions and Maya’s personal desires.

• It leads Maya to question her family’s love for her.

How does the targeted passage on page 214 emphasize the theme of cultural identity?

• By showing Maya’s frustration with her family’s strict rules

• By contrasting Kazakh traditions with American customs through Maya’s inner conflict

• By highlighting Maya’s decision to fully adopt American values

• By depicting Nurzhan’s rejection of his cultural heritage

What does Maya learn about her parents’ perspective in the Targeted Passage?

• They are deeply concerned with protecting their family’s reputation and traditions.

• They want her to be independent and make her own decisions.

• They do not understand her struggles with school and peers.

How does the story use dialogue to convey the emotional tension between Maya and her family?

• By showing heated arguments that lead to complete misunderstandings

• By blending moments of affection with strict, authoritative responses

• By only focusing on Maya’s thoughts and not her parents’ words

Why might the author have included the scene where Maya reflects on Nurzhan’s actions in the Targeted Passage?

• To show Maya’s appreciation for her brother’s maturity and support

• To highlight Nurzhan’s disobedience to their parents

• To demonstrate Maya’s frustration with her entire family

• To provide a humorous moment in an otherwise serious story