Two Kinds
What instrument does the mother want Jing-mei to play?
piano
Where did Laura and Maurice meet?
The streets of NYC
In the article about technology, who taught the seniors about computers?
teens
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is a philanthropist?
A wealthy person who donates to charities
Why does the mother make her daughter do random tests?
To see if she could be a prodigy
Are "An Invisible Thread" and "A Simple Act" fiction or nonfiction?
nonfiction
Why is Maya Angelou nervous to go live with her mother?
Her mother abandoned her when she was young.
What is the state fish of Wisconsin?
Musky
Identify the noun: charitable, generosity
generosity
What does the mother trade Old Chong for piano lessons?
cleaning services/cleaning supplies
What does "the invisible thread" symbolize?
In the poetry collection: the wooden stair symbolizes a hard life. What does the crystal stair symbolize?
An easy life
Who is our new Dean of Students?
Mr. Erikson
What does impairment mean?
injury; damage
What happens at the end of Two Kinds?
Jing-mei gets the piano from her mother; she plays again
What did Laura give Maurice?
food, clothing, love, support, etc.
In To James, what is running or the race compared to?
Life
Who did the Bucks beat in the NBA finals?
Suns
List two meanings for the word pound
- english currency
-weight
-hit
- humane society
Why does the mother start a new life in America?
To escape communism
What did Maurice give Laura?
the love of a child, trust, purpose, etc.
What is one thing Maya Angelou learned from her mother?
You can help someone just by making them happy, sometimes people deserve second chances, etc.
What are the home stadiums for the Packers and Vikings?
Lambeau Field and US Bank Stadium
Use the word resilience in a sentence
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