CAASPP Success - Grade 6 Reading Comprehension - Narrative #2
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Question 1
It shows how Chinese cuisine is similar to American food.
It entertains the reader with vivid imagery.
It reflects the narrator's embarrassment and anxiety.
It contrasts with the simplicity of Japanese cuisine.
Question 2
Being ashamed of yourself is a greater problem than cultural differences.
You should never feel ashamed about anything.
Having shame makes you more relatable to others.
Feeling shame is a sign of weakness.
Question 3a
She is proud of her cultural heritage.
She is ashamed and embarrassed by it.
She is indifferent to her cultural heritage.
She is eager to share it with others.
Question 3b
“For Christmas I prayed for this blond-haired boy, Robert, and a slim new American nose.”
“I wanted to disappear.”
“She handed me an early gift. It was a miniskirt in beige tweed.”
“You must be proud you are different.”
Question 4
His actions help her feel more comfortable.
His actions make her feel more embarrassed.
His actions help her understand Chinese customs.
His actions make her proud of her heritage.
Question 5
She becomes more embarrassed about her heritage.
She starts to understand the significance of her mother's actions.
She wishes her family had acted differently.
She feels more detached from her cultural roots.
Question 6
Question 7
She is upset that he is not impressed by her family.
She is nervous about her feelings for him.
She wants to impress his parents.
She is embarrassed by her family's customs.
Question 8
She becomes more embarrassed about her heritage.
She starts to understand the significance of her mother's actions.
She wishes her family had acted differently.
She feels more detached from her cultural roots.
Question 9
“And even though I didn’t agree with her then, I knew that she understood how much I had suffered during the evening’s dinner.”
“It wasn’t until many years later – long after I had gotten over my crush on Robert – that I was able to fully appreciate her lesson and the true purpose behind our particular menu.”
“She handed me an early gift. It was a miniskirt in beige tweed.”
“You must be proud you are different.”
Question 10
They completely reject American customs and traditions.
They try to blend Chinese and American customs.
They fully embrace American customs and abandon Chinese traditions.
They are indifferent to American customs.
Question 11
Choosing between Chinese and American traditions.
Deciding what to wear for Christmas Eve dinner.
Trying to impress Robert while dealing with cultural differences.
Figuring out how to cook various Chinese dishes.
Question 12a
She becomes more embarrassed about her heritage.
She starts to understand the significance of her mother's actions.
She wishes her family had acted differently.
She feels more detached from her cultural roots.
Question 12b
“And even though I didn’t agree with her then, I knew that she understood how much I had suffered during the evening’s dinner.”
“It wasn’t until many years later – long after I had gotten over my crush on Robert – that I was able to fully appreciate her lesson and the true purpose behind our particular menu.”
“She handed me an early gift. It was a miniskirt in beige tweed.”
“You must be proud you are different.”
Question 13
It represents the mother's support of American culture.
It symbolizes the mother's desire for the narrator to fit in.
It highlights the mother’s awareness of the narrator’s struggles.
It shows the mother’s indifference to cultural differences.
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