Cultural Experiences and Misunderstandings in Chinatown

The children travel to San Francisco, encountering hippies and exploring Chinatown. They ride a cable car to Fisherman's Wharf, face prejudice in a gift shop, and return to Oakland to find police at their home.

What was the initial reaction of the sisters upon seeing the hippies in San Francisco?

• They were indifferent.

• They were excited and curious.

• They were scared.

• They were angry.

What did the flower girl give to Fern?

• A fortune cookie.

• A daisy from her hair.

• A guitar pick.

• A peace sign.

What did the sisters struggle with while eating in Chinatown?

• Finding a restaurant.

• Using chopsticks.

• Ordering food.

• Paying the bill.

What cultural misunderstanding did the sisters have in Chinatown?

• They thought tea was Indian.

• They thought fortune cookies were Japanese.

• They thought a kimono was Chinese.

• They thought dumplings were Korean.

What was the sisters' reaction to the cable car ride?

• They found it thrilling.

• They were indifferent.

• They were scared.

• They found it boring.

How did the store clerk in the gift shop treat the sisters?

• With suspicion.

• With kindness.

• With indifference.

• With respect.

What did the sisters decide to buy as souvenirs?

• Keychains.

• Postcards.

• T-shirts.

• Magnets.

How did the sisters feel upon returning to Oakland?

• They felt lost.

• They felt relieved.

• They felt disappointed.

• They felt scared.

What did the sisters find upon returning home?

• A letter from their father.

• Police cars outside their house.

• Their mother waiting for them.

• A surprise party.