Chinese Immigrant Family Aspirations

Based on the background information, what was a common hope for Chinese families who fled to the United States in 1949?

• To become movie stars

• To find a better future for their children

• To return to China soon

• To become politicians

What did the narrator's mother initially hope her child would become?

• A Chinese Shirley Temple

• A famous scientist

• A professional athlete

• A renowned artist

Why did the narrator's mother present new tests every night at the kitchen table?

• To encourage her child to become a prodigy

• To punish her for poor behavior

• To teach her how to cook

• To help her with homework

What television show was the narrator's mother watching when the TV kept shorting out?

• The Ed Sullivan Show

• The Tonight Show

• I Love Lucy

• The Andy Griffith Show

According to the narrator's mother, what was wrong with the little girl on TV's piano playing?

• She played too loudly.

• She played the wrong notes.

• She played with no singing sound.

• She played too fast.

Why did the narrator's mother let go of the sound dial and sit down on the sofa?

• She was tired of listening to music.

• She was upset that her daughter was not trying her best.

• She wanted to watch TV.

• She wanted to play the piano herself.

Based on the passage, what can you infer about the relationship between the narrator and her mother?

• They have a supportive and understanding relationship.

• There is tension and misunderstanding between them.

• They rarely speak to each other.

• The mother ignores the narrator’s feelings.

What did Old Chong do to help the student keep time while playing?

• He balanced pennies on top of the student's wrists.

• He clapped his hands loudly.

• He played the piano along with the student.

• He used a metronome.

What piece was Jing-mei supposed to play at the talent show?

• "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

• "Pleading Child" from Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood

• "Fur Elise" by Beethoven

• "Moonlight Sonata"

How did Jing-mei’s feelings about her mother’s pride and expectations influence her actions at the talent show?

• She tried her best to make her mother proud

• She was determined to put a stop to her mother’s foolish pride, which affected her motivation and performance

• She ignored her mother’s wishes completely

• She asked her mother for help before the show