What is the main conflict between the mother and the daughter in the story "Two Kinds"?

The mother wants the daughter to be something she's not.

After the aunt "complains" about dusting trophies, the mother shows competitiveness by:

describing Jing-Meh's (her daughter) talent with music

How does the mother "forgive" the daughter in the story "Two Kinds"?

The mother offers the daughter the piano as a gift.

The mother shows her pride in her daughter when she:

invites many friends and family members to the talent show

The author of "Two Kinds" adds more conflict only known to the reader by (pick two):

the mother doesn't realize how piano lessons are going, showing that the daughter is not learning much at piano

Which would be a cultural stereotype portrayed in the story "Two Kinds"?

the expectations that Chinese parents have for their kids

What word or phrase would best identify the theme or lesson of the story "Two Kinds"?

follow your own dreams and desires

The title "Two Kinds" refers to:

those daughters who obey and those who follow their mind

How does the mother pay for piano lessons?

by trading her housekeeping services

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"Two Kinds"- Review

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This is a Quiz on the short story "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan.

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1
What was the first kind of prodigy that the mother wanted her daughter to be?
an actress like Shirley Temple
a famous piano player
a child who could recite all the capitals around the world
an olympic swimmer
2
What is a prodigy?
an average child
a genius child
a genius adult
someone who recite all capitals at a young age
3
What is the main conflict between the mother and the daughter in the story "Two Kinds"?
The mother wants the daughter to be something she's not.
The daughter chooses a boyfriend who isn't Chinese.
There is not conflict in this story.
The mother refuses to purchase a car for the daughter.
4
The antagonist of this story is:
the aunt
the mother
the daughter
Mr. Chong
5
What does it mean to assert yourself?
use physical means to get your point across
walk away from a conflict
state strong and clear
something that is bound to happen
6
After the aunt "complains" about dusting trophies, the mother shows competitiveness by:
comparing Waverly's dance skills to Jing-Meh's
showing the aunt one of Jing-Meh's perfect spelling tests
describing Jing-Meh's obsession with singing
describing Jing-Meh's (her daughter) talent with music
7
How does the mother "forgive" the daughter in the story "Two Kinds"?
The mother offers the daughter a large sum of money.
The mother offers the daughter the piano as a gift.
The mother says, "I'm sorry."
The mother encourages her daughter to finish college.
8
The protagonist of this story is:
Mr. Chong
the daughter
the aunt
the mother
9
The mother shows her pride in her daughter when she:
invites many friends and family members to the talent show
takes her in for a "Shirley Temple" haircut
compares her to her cousin Waverly
remains silent after the talent show
10
Jing-Meh does not realize just how bad she is at playing piano because:
her piano teacher is somewhat blind
her piano is somewhat deaf
her piano teacher continues to applaud her at the recital
all of the above
11
The author of "Two Kinds" adds more conflict only known to the reader by (pick two):
the mother doesn't realize how piano lessons are going
the mother brags about her daughter and her music
showing that the daughter is not learning much at piano
the aunt brags about having to dust of the trophies
12
Which would be a cultural stereotype portrayed in the story "Two Kinds"?
the expectations that Chinese parents have for their kids
Mr. Chong's work as a piano teacher.
the mother's love for the Ed Sullivan Show
Jing-Mei's desire to play the piano
13
Which word from the story "Two Kinds" means unavoidable?
expectations
inevitable
reproach
discordant
14
What word or phrase would best identify the theme or lesson of the story "Two Kinds"?
follow your own dreams and desires
do the right thing, even if you don't want to
you can't escape death
blood is thicker than water
15
The title "Two Kinds" refers to:
a prodigy versus an average child
those daughters who obey and those who follow their mind
family members who lead and those who follow
external and internal conflicts portrayed throughout
16
How does the mother pay for piano lessons?
with money
by trading her housekeeping services
using a credit card
by having her daughter babysit the piano teacher's kids

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