Why is Grandmother ashamed of her feet?

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

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

It allows Stacy and Grandmother to talk about bound feet.

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

She wants to get out by herself.

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

She thinks they are hurting Stacy's feet.

What does the title "Ribbons" refer to?

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

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

She is not used to people showing affection.

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

She is gently trying to make him smile.

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

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