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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Kinds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the composition that the piano prodigy plays on The Ed Sullivan Show, Jing-Mei says, “I remember the song, because later on” what?
(a) I had to learn how to play it
(b) It was the song played at my mother’s funeral
(c) I had that song played at my wedding
(d) I heard it again on the radio

2. Describing her mother’s reaction to her hurtful words, Jing-Mei says, “she backed out of the room, stunned, as if she were blowing away like” what?
(a) A small brown leaf, thin, brittle, lifeless
(b) A wisp of hair, broken and abandoned
(c) A paper sack, dull and soiled
(d) A dandelion in the autumn sunset

3. Who performs first at the talent show where Jing-Mei makes her piano debut?
(a) The adults
(b) The youngest children
(c) The trombone players
(d) The oldest children

4. What does Jing-Mei say to defend the young piano player on The Ed Sullivan Show when her mother criticizes her performance?
(a) I’m sure she’s practiced. Her parents have money for good training
(b) She’s pretty good. Maybe she’s not the best, but she’s trying hard
(c) She’s not that good, but she’s got a great dress and demeanor
(d) I think her playing sounds beautiful. I don’t know what you’re talking about

5. By what name does Jing-Mei refer to Mr. Chong’s mother as in the story?
(a) Old Lady Chong
(b) Witch Chong
(c) Beverly Chong
(d) The Wolf

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time does Jing-Mei’s mother insist that Jing-Mei begin her piano practice following the talent show fiasco?

2. When was Edvard Grieg born?

3. When was Shirley Temple born?

4. When Jing-Mei was helping her father get things in order after Jing-Mei’s mother died, she says she found “some old Chinese silk dresses, the kind with” what?

5. The majority of the narrative of “Two Kinds” is related from what perspective?

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