1st Chapter Friday--Front Desk

What was the family's initial expectation for life in America?

• Living in a house with a dog, doing whatever they want, and eating hamburgers.

• Finding immediate high-paying jobs and a large home.

• Traveling extensively and visiting many museums.

• Starting their own business and becoming wealthy.

What was one of the main reasons the family enjoyed their visit to the Houston Space Center?

• They got to meet a real astronaut.

• The museum offered free rides and attractions.

• They found free air conditioning, which was a relief from their broken car AC.

• They discovered a new type of space food.

What happened when the narrator tried to join her mother in the photo booth picture?

• The picture turned out perfectly, showing both of them as astronauts.

• The narrator accidentally broke the photo booth machine.

• The picture showed her mother as an astronaut and the narrator in flip-flops doing bunny ears.

• They were asked to leave the photo booth for misbehaving.

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Why was the narrator fired from her first job as a waitress?

• She was too slow in serving customers.

• She accidentally dropped a tray of dishes, splashing food on customers.

• She argued with her mother's boss.

• She was caught giving away free food to customers.

What was the hardest part about leaving China for the narrator?

• Adjusting to a new culture.

• Learning a new language.

• Leaving her cousins behind.

• The long journey to America.

After losing her restaurant job, what was the mother's primary method for finding new employment?

• Attending job fairs.

• Networking with friends.

• Searching through Chinese newspapers.

• Applying online.

How did the narrator feel when her mother praised Jason's English and compared it to her own?

• Proud of Jason's language skills.

• Motivated to learn English faster.

• Embarrassed and self-conscious about her own accent.

• Confused about the meaning of "native English."

What were the key benefits offered by the motel job Mr. Yao advertised?

• High salary and a company car.

• Free board and a fixed monthly salary.

• Free board and payment per customer.

• A large mansion and flexible hours.