The Winter Hibiscus

WHO IS THE AUTHOR OF THE STORY "THE WINTER HIBISCUS"

• ROBERT FROST

• MINFONG HO

• EMILY DICKINSON

• SHAKESPEARE

WHERE IS THE FAMILY ORIGINALLY FROM?

• CHINA

• ASIA

• KOREA

• LAOS

In “The Winter Hibiscus,” why does Saeng decide to help her mother in the garden instead of leaving early for the driving test as she had intended?

• The bitter melon being harvested by her mother is one of Saeng's favorite foods.

• She knows that her mother cannot get the necessary work done without her help.

• The way that her mother asks for her help appeals to Saeng's sense of family and duty.

• She realizes that being early for the test would mean she'd have to stand around and wait.

How is Saeng’s experience with the driving test in “The Winter Hibiscus” different from her experiences with other tests?

• She doesn't pass this test.

• This test is difficult for her.

• This test has importance for her.

• She hasn't prepared to take this test.

In “The Winter Hibiscus,” what is most appealing to Saeng about the hibiscus plant that she finds in the greenhouse?

• its color

• its smell

• its hardiness

• its familiarity

According to “The Winter Hibiscus,” what is the main way in which Saeng sees David and the tall, blond girl as different from her?

• They are short, and she is not.

• They are quiet, and she is talkative.

• They behave well, and she does not.

• They fit in easily, and she is an outsider.

In “The Winter Hibiscus,” Saeng bursts into tears when she visits the greenhouse. Which reason best explains her reaction?

• She sees many familiar tropical plants.

• She can't bear the sight of the plants' beauty.

• She is overpowered by memories that the plants bring to mind.

• She is dismayed to see plants in pots instead of growing naturally.