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Chinese Cinderella Ch.1-3
Chinese Cinderella Ch.1-3
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Why was Aunt Baba considered an outcast of the family?
She was unmarried and did not have a family of her own.
She did not have small feet.
She was the sister of Adeline's father.
She was best friend's with Adeline's biological mom.
2
During 1941, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harber, the United States became _______________ in the Second World War.
involved
stuck
aware
pressured
3
What does the term "Niang" mean in Chinese?
sister
stepmother
mother
beautiful
4
As a result of China losing the Opium War against England and France, Tianjin was occupied by foreign soldiers.
False
True
5
Whose responsibility was it to take care of Adeline? Why?
Niang; She was Adeline's new mother
Nai Nai; She was Adeline's grandmother.
Father; Adeline was his hardworking daughter
Aunt Baba; She was also considered an outcast of the family.
6
Adeline's family lived in a big house in the French concession of Tianjin.
False
True
7
The conquerors claimed the best areas of Tianjin and Shanghai for themselves and called them "concessions".
True
False
8
In Chapter 3, Adeline tells a story of a moment when her father was pround of her. Why was he proud of her?
She was student of the month.
She was the smartest student in class.
She had earned a medal for winning the spelling bee.
She had earned a medal for leading her class.
9
Bounding feet a young girl's feet was a Chinese custom for thousands of years. Why?
Small feet helped girls run faster.
Small feet were considered feminine and beautiful.
10
Who is the author of the memoir, Chinese Cinderella?
Jeanne Prosperi
Joseph Yen
Wu Chun-Mei
Adeline Yen Mah
11
Why were Nai Nai's feet so tiny?
Her feet were crushed and bound when she was 3 years old.
She was in an accident and her feet quit growing.
12
Adeline, along with her parents and siblings, lived with her Grandfather Ye Ye and Grandmother Nai Nai.
True
False
13
Who is Niang?
Stepmother
Big Sister
Aunt Baba
Father
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Why do Adeline's brothers and sisters treat her poorly?
Adeline is Aunt Baba's favorite.
Their father and Niang are also mean to her.
Big Sister told them to be mean to Adeline.
Their mom died giving birth to Adeline.
15
How long after her mother's death did Father remarry?
One year later
Five years later
six months later
Two years later
16
Chapter 2, A Tianjin Family, gives a brief description of the events taking place in Tianjin during World War II.
False
True
