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- 1. Multiple ChoiceDefine: CoaxTurn offAllowUse gentle persuasionPlease
- 2. Multiple ChoiceDefine: LaboriousNot tryingNaturally giftedCoastingTaking much work or effort
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIf you are _______, you are timid and show now angerUnyieldingBraveMeekDisobedient
- 4. Multiple ChoiceEasily hurt or irritatedSensitiveLaid backCalmAware
- 5. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," from where has Grandmother just arrived?
China
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Los Angeles
- 6. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," why does Grandmother get out of the car before Stacy's father can help her?
She does not like Stacy's father.
She wants to get out by herself.
She is too shy to accept his help.
She is eager to greet her daughter.
- 7. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," Ian is relieved when he realizes that Grandmother speaks English. What inference can the reader draw from this detail?
He does not speak Chinese.
He does not want to talk to her.
He wants her to teach him Chinese.
He does not want Stacy to talk to her.
- 8. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," Grandmother reacts to Stacy's hug by stiffening and snapping at her. What inference can the reader draw from this detail?
She is not used to people showing affection.
She is afraid Stacy will cause her to fall over.
She does not want Stacy to get her dirty.
She thinks that hugs can spread disease.
- 9. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," what does Stacy ask her father once her grandmother has arrived?
She asks to have her own room back again.
She asks to attend ballet class again.
She asks to share her room with Grandmother.
She asks to read fairy tales to Ian.
- 10. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," why does Grandmother spoil Ian?
He is her hero.
He is cute.
He is smart.
He is a boy.
- 11. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," what does Stacy discover when she puts on her satin toe shoe?
The shoe is too small.
The ribbons are too long.
The ribbons have come off.
The shoe is dirty.
- 12. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," why does Grandmother get angry when she sees the ribbons of Stacy's toe shoe?
She thinks they are too grown-up for Stacy.
She thinks Stacy will hurt her with them.
She thinks they are hurting Stacy's feet.
She thinks Stacy likes ballet too much.
- 13. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," why is Grandmother ashamed of her feet?
They were bound when she was a child and are now misshapen.
They were hurt in a childhood accident and are badly scarred.
They were misshapen at birth and made fun of by her parents.
They are not as beautiful as the feet of other Chinese women.
- 14. Multiple Choice
In "Ribbons," how does Stacy treat her grandmother once she learns about her grandmother's feet?
She flatters her.
She helps her get around.
She makes fun of her.
She stops ignoring her.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What does the title of "Ribbons" refer to?
the ribbons used for feet and footwear in the story
the ribbons from Stacy's toe shoes and in her hair
imaginary ribbons such as those that bound Grandmother's feet
ribbons used on Stacy's toe shoes and Grandmother's feet as well as family ties
- 16. Multiple Choice
Stacy is ______ than most girls whom Madame Oblomov allows into the fifth division.
younger
more young
more younger
most youngest
- 17. Multiple Choice
What might be a possible theme from the story?
Always use your best manners
We need to have a better understanding of cultural differences before we judge others.
We should always be kind to our siblings
Ballet is a cultural activity that should be enjoyed by all.
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