"Theme" can be defined as...

the central idea or message of a work

Which one is NOT a reason that Jing-mei performed poorly at the talent show?

Old Chong didn't know how to play the piano.

names a person, place, thing or idea in a general way

"Devastated" means...

totally destroyed or completely upset

Which is most likely to be a "theme" in "Two Kinds"?

It is important to accept yourself as you truly are

Jing-mei feels empowered when she...

sees her own angry reflection in the mirror

"Discordant" means...

lacking harmony; clashing strongly or loudly

What about the "tests" her mother gives her upsets Jing-mei the most?

She feels her mother is trying to turn her into someone else

"Squabble" means to...

to fight noisily over unimportant matters

names a specific person, place, thing or idea

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"Two Kinds" by Amy Tan Quiz

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1
"Theme" can be defined as...
an internet picture with a clever saying
the central idea or message of a work
something that stands for something else
the sequence of events in a story
2
Which of the following is a common noun?
they
Mrs. Carter
school
our
3
Which one is NOT a reason that Jing-mei performed poorly at the talent show?
Old Chong is deaf so he could not hear her mistakes.
Old Chong's eyes couldn't keep up with Jing-mei's fingers.
Jing-Mei didn't bother to correct her own mistakes.
Old Chong didn't know how to play the piano.
4
A reason that explains or partially explains a character's thoughts, feelings or actions is called...
motivation
consequences
reasons
revenge
5
A common noun...
shows ownership or belonging
names a specific person, place, thing, or idea
takes the place of a noun
names a person, place, thing or idea in a general way
6
Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?
Ben's
cat
Lianna
her
7
To "lament" means to...
express happiness and joy
express sorrow or regret
act foolishly
become a child star
8
Which of the following is a possessive noun?
we
his
Gabriella
the boy's
9
Which of the following is a pronoun?
she
New York City
butterfly
computer
10
"Devastated" means...
totally destroyed or completely upset
improvised or created
officially resigned
excited about; cheerfully anticipating
11
The way that a character views events in a story based on his or her experiences is known as the...
character's perspective
3 point perspective
first person point of view
narrative perspective
12
Which narrative perspective is the story told from?
second person
third person limited
first person
third person omniscient
13
Which is most likely to be a "theme" in "Two Kinds"?
Abusive parents should be arrested.
Parents should push their children to succeed.
Children must obey their parents.
It is important to accept yourself as you truly are
14
Jing-mei feels empowered when she...
sees her own angry reflection in the mirror
practices the piano
takes the quizzes her mother gives her
performs at the church talent show
15
The Latin prefix "in-" means...
not
before
relating to
against
16
"Indignity" means...
unable to comprehend or understand
a feeling of being disrepected
wildly reckless; careless
sharp or acute hunger
17
"Discordant" means...
not connected to one another or joined together
forgetful; unable to retain information
lacking harmony; clashing strongly or loudly
childlike; innocent
18
A possessive noun...
takes the place of a noun
names a specific person, place, thing or idea
names a person, place, thing or idea in a general way
shows ownership or belonging
19
The individual qualities and characteristics that make each character unique are known as...
character traits
motives
inferences
personality markers
20
The best definition of "inaccurate" is...
capable of curing a disease
exact, precise
not able to cure a disease
not precise, not exact
21
What about the "tests" her mother gives her upsets Jing-mei the most?
She thinks they should be on subjects she has at school.
She feels that they are too easy.
She thinks the tests aren't American enough.
She feels her mother is trying to turn her into someone else
22
In this narrative perspective, the narrator is a character in the story who uses the first person pronoun "I."
limited third person point of view
omniscient third person point of view
second person point of view
first person point of view
23
"Squabble" means to...
gulp food down quickly and in big bites
to fight noisily over unimportant matters
to scurry around on all fours
make sounds like a turkey
24
Which of these is a proper noun?
she
hers
Jing-mei
girl
25
A proper noun ...
names a specific person, place, thing or idea
takes the place of a noun
names a person, place or thing in a general way
shows ownership

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