Why is Grandmother ashamed of her feet?

They were bound when she was a child and are now misshapen.

Why does Grandmother get angry when she sees the ribbons on the toe shoe?

She thinks they are hurting Stacy's feet.

Why does Grandmother get out of the car before Stacy's father can help?

She wants to get out by herself.

What does the title "Ribbons" refer to?

Ribbons used on toe shoes & Grandma's feet plus family ties.

What is Grandmother doing when she tries to coax a smile from Ian?

She is gently trying to make him smile.

Grandmother reacts to Stacy's hug by stiffening & snapping at her. Inference?

She is not used to people showing affection.

Why is the story "The Little Mermaid" important to the theme of "Ribbons?"

It allows Stacy and Grandmother to talk about bound feet.

What does Stacy ask her father once Grandmother has arrived?

She asks to attend ballet class again.

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Ribbons - by Laurence Yep

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1
Why does Grandmother spoil Ian?
He is her hero.
He is cute.
He is a boy.
He is smart.
2
Why is Grandmother ashamed of her feet?
They were misshapen at birth and made fun of by her parents.
They were hurt in a childhood accident and are scarred.
They're not as beautiful as the feet of other Chinese women.
They were bound when she was a child and are now misshapen.
3
Why does Grandmother get angry when she sees the ribbons on the toe shoe?
She thinks Stacy likes ballet too much.
She thinks they are hurting Stacy's feet.
She thinks Stacy will hurt her with them.
She thinks they are too grown up for Stacy.
4
Stacy is ______ than most girls whom Madame Oblomov allows into the fifth division.
more young
younger
more younger
most youngest
5
Grandmother has just arrived from...
San Francisco
Los Angeles
China
Hong Kong
6
How does Stacy treat Grandmother once she learns about her feet?
She helps her get around.
She makes fun of her.
She stops ignoring her.
She flatters her.
7
Why does Grandmother get out of the car before Stacy's father can help?
She wants to get out by herself.
She is eager to greet her daughter.
She is too shy to accept help.
She doesn't like Stacy's father.
8
What does the title "Ribbons" refer to?
Ribbons used on toe shoes & Grandma's feet plus family ties.
The ribbons from Stacy's toe shoes and hair.
Imaginary ribbons like those that bound Grandmother's feet.
The ribbons used for feet and footwear in the story.
9
Infer: Stacy's father became red from the exertion of carrying Grandmother's belongings.
He is too busy to wash his face.
He is working hard.
Her belongings are hot from the sun.
He is angry because no one is helping him.
10
What is Grandmother doing when she tries to coax a smile from Ian?
She is wishing he would smile.
She is forcing him to smile.
She is trying to keep him from smiling.
She is gently trying to make him smile.
11
Grandmother reacts to Stacy's hug by stiffening & snapping at her. Inference?
She is afraid Stacy will cause her to fall over.
She is not used to people showing affection.
She thinks hugs can spread diseases.
She does not want Stacy to get dirty.
12
Why is Ian is relieved when he realizes Grandmother speaks English?
He does not speak Chinese
He does not want Stacy to talk to her.
He does not want to talk to her.
He wants her to teach him Chinese.
13
What does Stacy discover when she puts on her satin toe shoe?
The shoe is too small.
The shoe is dirty.
The ribbons are too long.
The ribbons have come off.
14
Why is the story "The Little Mermaid" important to the theme of "Ribbons?"
It's a story Grandmother is familiar with from childhood.
It helps make it easier for Grandmother to walk in pain.
It allows Stacy and Grandmother to talk about bound feet.
It causes Grandmother and Ian to argue.
15
What does Stacy ask her father once Grandmother has arrived?
She asks to attend ballet class again.
She asks to share her room with Grandmother.
She asks to read fairy tales to Ian.
She asks to have her own room back again.

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