Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
A) Jing-Mei
B) Jing-Mei’s mother
C) Jing-Mei’s father
D) Auntie Lindo
A) Jing-Mei
What does the word “lamented” mean?
A) Praised
B) Regretted or expressed grief for
C) Ignored
D) Celebrated
B) Regretted or expressed grief for
What is the main conflict in "Two Kinds"?
A) A mother and daughter disagree about the daughter’s future
B) The daughter wants to be a prodigy, but her mother disagrees
C) A family moves to America and faces cultural challenges
D) The daughter struggles to impress her father
A) A mother and daughter disagree about the daughter’s future
Which of the following most clearly describes conflict?
A the turning point of a story
B the ending of a story
C a problem or struggle in a story
D the message an author wants to convey
C. a problem or struggle in a story
Who says, "Only two kinds of daughters. Those who are obedient and those who follow their own mind"?
A) Jing-Mei
B) Jing-Mei’s mother
C) Jing-Mei’s father
D) Auntie Lindo
B) Jing-Mei’s mother
What does Jing-Mei's mother believe about America?
A) It is a difficult place to live
B) It is a place of endless opportunities
C) It has too many rules
D) It is similar to China
B) It is a place of endless opportunities
If someone is "devastated," how do they feel?
A) Joyful
B) Tired
C) Overwhelmed with shock or grief
D) Confident
C) Overwhelmed with shock or grief
What talent does Jing-Mei's mother want her to have?
A) Singing
B) Piano playing
C) Dancing
D) Acting
B) Piano playing
What point of view is "Two Kinds" written in?
A) First-person
B) Third-person limited
C) Third-person omniscient
D) Second-person
A) First-person
What does Jing-Mei say after failing the piano recital?
A) "I don’t care about the piano."
B) "I could have done better."
C) "I am not a genius."
D) "I knew I had disappointed my mother."
A) "I don’t care about the piano."
What was Jing-Mei’s mother’s life like before coming to America?
A) She was a wealthy woman
B) She lost everything in China
C) She was a teacher
D) She owned a piano school
B) She lost everything in China
Which of the following best describes "squabbling"?
A) Calmly discussing
B) Having a heated argument over something unimportant
C) Ignoring each other
D) Working together
B) Having a heated argument over something unimportant
In “Two Kinds,” what does the daughter realize when she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?
a. If she does not become a prodigy, she will not succeed at anything.
b. If she becomes a prodigy, she will be a sad, unpleasant girl.
c. She has the power to decide for herself who she will be.
d. She can be the prodigy her mother wants her to be.
c. She has the power to decide for herself who she will be.
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix in-?
A not
B after
C for
D away
A. not
What does Jing-Mei’s mother say when Jing-Mei refuses to practice?
A) "You are wasting your talent."
B) "You are capable of anything."
C) "Only one kind of daughter can live in this house."
D) "You will regret this one day."
C) "Only one kind of daughter can live in this house."
How does Jing-Mei’s relationship with her mother change by the end of the story?
A) It stays the same
B) It becomes worse
C) They begin to understand each other more
D) Jing-Mei never speaks to her mother again
C) They begin to understand each other more
What does "discordant" mean in the story?
A) Harmonious and pleasant
B) Lacking harmony; conflicting
C) Quiet and peaceful
D) Rhythmic and smooth
B) Lacking harmony; conflicting
How does Jing-Mei feel about her mother's expectations?
A) Excited
B) Indifferent
C) Angry and rebellious
D) Grateful
C) Angry and rebellious
What is the theme of "Two Kinds"?
A) Striving for perfection
B) The immigrant experience
C) The conflict between generations
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which quote best represents Jing-Mei’s rebellious attitude?
A) "I won’t let her change me."
B) "I was determined to be myself."
C) "I wasn’t her slave."
D) "I had learned to play by ear."
B) "I was determined to be myself."
What is one reason Jing-Mei resents her mother’s pressure?
A) She feels like she can never be good enough
B) She prefers school over piano practice
C) She wants to impress her friends
D) She wants to move back to China
A) She feels like she can never be good enough
What is an "indignity"?
A) A proud moment
B) A happy memory
C) A situation that causes someone to lose dignity or respect
D) A minor inconvenience
C) A situation that causes someone to lose dignity or respect
What does Jing-Mei discover about the piano at the end of the story?
A) It was broken
B) She could have been a good pianist
C) Her mother never really cared
D) It was a gift from her father
B) She could have been a good pianist
What tone is created when Jing-Mei describes her frustration with her mother’s demands?
A) Humorous
B) Sarcastic
C) Angry
D) Reflective
C) Angry
What is the significance of the quote, "Pleading Child and Perfectly Contented were two halves of the same song"?
A) It shows how Jing-Mei's identity is divided
B) It reflects Jing-Mei’s musical talent
C) It represents the pressure Jing-Mei felt
D) It highlights Jing-Mei’s relationship with her father
A) It shows how Jing-Mei's identity is divided
What causes Jing-Mei and her mother to stop speaking about the piano for years?
A) Jing-Mei’s rebellion
B) Jing-Mei’s father intervenes
C) Jing-Mei’s failure at the recital
D) Jing-Mei refuses to take lessons after the argument
D) Jing-Mei refuses to take lessons after the argument
What does it mean to "reproach" someone?
A) To compliment them
B) To offer help
C) To criticize them for something
D) To avoid them
C) To criticize them for something
Why does Jing-Mei's mother push her so hard to become a prodigy?
A) She wants to compete with Auntie Lindo
B) She wants Jing-Mei to fulfill her own unachieved dreams
C) She believes in the "American Dream" and endless possibilities
D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C
What is the climax of *“Two Kinds”*?
A) Jing-Mei performs at the piano recital
B) Jing-Mei refuses to practice piano anymore
C) Jing-Mei argues with her mother, saying she wishes she were dead
D) Jing-Mei’s mother forgives her for the recital failure
C) Jing-Mei argues with her mother, saying she wishes she were dead
How does *“Two Kinds”* reflect the immigrant experience?
A) It focuses on the struggles of achieving success in America
B) It highlights the clash between traditional and modern values
C) It shows the pressure parents place on children to succeed
D) All of the above
D) All of the above