Girl in Translation Quiz

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Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Kim teased at Harrison Prep? (from Chapter 7)

Because she does not speak the way the other kids do.

Because she does not dress the way the other kids do.

Because she is not a quick as the other kids academically.

Because she is not white.

2.

How does Paula continue to undermine her sister and niece's success in Chapter 8? (from Chapter 8)

She steals more of Kim and Ma's wages to pay "fees" that she does not describe to them.

She calls Kim's school to suggest that she is cheating.

She refuses to move Kim and Ma out of their apartment, despite its imminent destruction.

She cuts the price of skirt finishing; they are the only two employees working on this project.

3.

What does Kim think about her first experiences in school in the United States? (from Chapter 2 )

She considers school her sanctuary away from her rough neighborhood.

She finds that she already knows all the material and that English comes to her easily.

She finds school much more difficult than the school she left behind in Hong Kong.

She finds the teacher lacking of understanding and thinks the children are rowdy.

4.

Which of the following is the most likely reason that Ma gave the chicken drumstick to Mr. Bogart? (from Chapter 4)

She wants to bribe him to give her daughter good marks.

She wants him to show him the respect she wishes he would bestow on Kim.

She wants to demonstrate that Kim is so poor that her mother can only afford a meager Christmas gift.

She wants to suggest that Kim does not have much to eat at home.

5.

Which best describes how Annette treats Kim? (from Chapter 3 )

She believes that she is better than Kim and tells her so.

She gives Kim advice about surviving her life of poverty.

She asks Kim to finish her math and science homework.

She tells Kim about the ways of American life.

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