Pana Asavavatana - Teachers Make a Difference - My Mom

The speaker reflects on their childhood of frequent relocations due to their father's job, highlighting the significant impact their mother had as a teacher. The mother taught the importance of open-mindedness, kindness, and learning from diverse cultures and people. A recent lesson from the mother encouraged the speaker to take risks and embrace personal growth, using the metaphor of bending lower to jump higher.

What was the main reason the narrator moved frequently during their childhood?

• They were seeking better schools.

• Their mother's job required it.

• They enjoyed traveling.

• Their father's job required it.

What key lesson did the narrator's mother emphasize about meeting new people and places?

• Avoid making new friends.

• Approach with kindness and an open mind.

• Judge people by their appearance.

• Always be cautious and reserved.

What was the narrator's initial feeling about the job opportunity they were offered?

• Indifferent and uninterested.

• Excited and confident.

• Unprepared and fearful.

• Overqualified and bored.

What metaphor did the narrator's mother use to encourage taking risks?

• Crossing a bridge.

• Sailing through a storm.

• Climbing a mountain.

• Bending lower to jump higher.

How did the narrator's mother's advice impact their approach to challenges?

• They became more cautious.

• They avoided risks altogether.

• They became braver and more willing to take risks.

• They ignored her advice.