In which situation would the person most likely claim to be devastated?

No one shows up for Joshua’s thirteenth birthday party.

When Jing-Mei says “Why don’t you like me the way I am? I’m not a genius!” - she beleives:

Her mother must not value her as she is.

Which quotation from “Two Kinds” best supports the answer to Part A?

I did not believe I could be anything I wanted to be. I could only be me.

In “Two Kinds,” what does the daughter realize when she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?

She has the power to decide for herself who she will be.

Which statement best explains why the daughter in “Two Kinds” develops a negative attitude toward her mother’s quizzes?

She sees herself disappointing her mother.

In “Two Kinds,” why does the daughter play badly at the talent show? Choose two options.

She does not sincerely try to learn her selected piece., She has not been taught well by her teacher, who is deaf.

Which additional quotation from “Two Kinds” best supports the answer to the last question?

“You want me to be someone that I’m not!”

Read Paragraph 45 - Which best describes the characters and their situation? Choose all that apply

Auntie Lindo and the narrator's mother compete over their children., Auntie Lindo thinks it is fine to brag if she pretends to be complaining., Auntie Lindo likes to show off Waverly's accomplishments.

Which statement best sums up the theme, or message, of “Two Kinds”?

Accepting oneself can be more important than success.

Which situation most clearly shows an example of people squabbling?

Kim and Li fight over who gets to go first up the stairs.

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1
In which situation would the person most likely claim to be devastated?
No one shows up for Joshua’s thirteenth birthday party.
Rosa must finish her homework before watching television.
Jon’s younger sister cannot grasp his explanation of chemistry.
Komal graduates at the top of his high school class.
2
When Jing-Mei says “Why don’t you like me the way I am? I’m not a genius!” - she beleives:
Her mother must realize that she is not a genius.
She does not deserve her mother’s efforts to improve her.
Her mother must not value her as she is.
She must work even harder than other people do to succeed.
3
Which quotation from “Two Kinds” best supports the answer to Part A?
I did not believe I could be anything I wanted to be. I could only be me.
“Of course you can be prodigy, too,”
“Only 2 kinds of daughters... Those who are obedient and those who aren't."
Yars ago, she offered to give me the piano. I had not played in years.
4
In “Two Kinds,” what does the daughter realize when she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?
If she does not become a prodigy, she will not succeed at anything.
She can be the prodigy her mother wants her to be.
If she becomes a prodigy, she will be a sad, unpleasant girl.
She has the power to decide for herself who she will be.
5
Which statement best explains why the daughter in “Two Kinds” develops a negative attitude toward her mother’s quizzes?
She sees herself disappointing her mother.
She is not interested in geography or math.
She finds the tests getting harder and harder.
She wants to play piano instead of taking tests.
6
In “Two Kinds,” why does the daughter play badly at the talent show? Choose two options.
She wants Waverly, not herself, to win the talent show.
She does not sincerely try to learn her selected piece.
She has not been taught well by her teacher, who is deaf.
She is too nervous to play well in front of an audience.
7
Which of the following is the best definition for lamented?
expressed sorrow about
showed anger at
showed appreciation for
expressed annoyance at
8
Which additional quotation from “Two Kinds” best supports the answer to the last question?
I felt the shame of my mother as they sat throughout the rest of the show.
"I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect."
"It was as if I knew that the prodigy side of me did exist."
“You want me to be someone that I’m not!”
9
Read Paragraph 45 - Which best describes the characters and their situation? Choose all that apply
Auntie Lindo is jealous that the narrator also has trophies.
Auntie Lindo and the narrator's mother compete over their children.
Auntie Lindo thinks it is fine to brag if she pretends to be complaining.
Auntie Lindo likes to show off Waverly's accomplishments.
10
Which statement best sums up the theme, or message, of “Two Kinds”?
A parent’s expectations inspire a child’s achievements.
Accepting oneself can be more important than success.
Determination is more important than genius.
A happy family requires obedient children.
11
In “Two Kinds,” what does the mother hope for her daughter?
a meeting with Ed Sullivan
a way to happiness
a good career
a special talent
12
Which situation most clearly shows an example of people squabbling?
Ed and Ramón discuss their differing opinions about politics.
Kim and Li fight over who gets to go first up the stairs.
Jamal bores his friends with stories of winning video games.
Jose asks Leila for advice on how to fix his bicycle.

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