The Great Wall Of Lucy Wu
Title: Great Wall of Lucy Wu, The
Author: Shang, Wendy Wan-Long
- 1.
What did Regina mean when she said, "You're a banana." to Lucy?
- A.
You are best served over ice cream or a bowl of cold cereal.
- B.
You act like a coward but you are really brave on the inside.
- C.
You are too easily bruised by what others say.
- D.
Yellow on the outside, white on the inside, not Chinese enough.
Correct Answer
D. Yellow on the outside, white on the inside, not Chinese enough.Explanation
Regina meant that Lucy appears to be Asian (yellow on the outside), but she does not fit the stereotypical expectations of being Chinese (white on the inside) according to Regina's perception. This comment suggests that Lucy does not meet Regina's standards or expectations of what it means to be Chinese.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What happened to Lucy's plan to play basketball every Saturday morning?
- A.
The basketball court was going to be fully booked by the boys.
- B.
Lucy was going to have to attend a Chinese language school in the summer.
- C.
Lucy's coach was having a baby and couldn't coach basket ball for awhile.
- D.
Lucy's parents couldn't afford the added cost of basketball camp for Lucy.
Correct Answer
B. Lucy was going to have to attend a Chinese language school in the summer.Explanation
Lucy's plan to play basketball every Saturday morning was disrupted because she was going to have to attend a Chinese language school in the summer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was one of the reasons Lucy didn't want Yi Po around?
- A.
She wasn't Lucy's beloved grandmother who had died.
- B.
Yi Po's cooking was not very good and it was hard to be polite about it.
- C.
She talked only Chinese non-stop, even in her sleep.
- D.
Yi Po never cleaned up her side of the bedroom.
Correct Answer
A. She wasn't Lucy's beloved grandmother who had died.Explanation
Lucy didn't want Yi Po around because she wasn't Lucy's beloved grandmother who had died. This suggests that Lucy had a strong emotional attachment to her deceased grandmother and may have been grieving her loss. Yi Po's presence may have reminded Lucy of her grandmother's absence, causing her to feel uncomfortable or upset.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What happened that made Lucy begin to like Yi Po?
- A.
Yi Po brought all her friends from the Chinese Center to dinner.
- B.
Yi Po pushed the barrier wall back to its original position in the bedroom.
- C.
Yi Po started to come to basketball practice to cheer on Lucy.
- D.
Yi Po made delicious pot stickers for their breakfast.
Correct Answer
B. Yi Po pushed the barrier wall back to its original position in the bedroom. -
- 5.
What made Lucy's first day at Chinese school not bad?
- A.
Realizing that Talent would be a good friend.
- B.
Finding that a lot of her friends were taking summer school also.
- C.
Discovering that Harrison Miller was going to Chinese school also.
- D.
Discovering that her Chinese was not as bad as she thought.
Correct Answer
C. Discovering that Harrison Miller was going to Chinese school also.Explanation
Lucy's first day at Chinese school was not bad because she discovered that Harrison Miller, someone she knows, was also going to Chinese school. This implies that having a familiar face or a friend in the same environment made her feel more comfortable and less anxious about her first day.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who witnessed the vandalism done to Lucy's basketball net and back board?
- A.
Li Po
- B.
Lucy's father
- C.
Kenny
- D.
Madison
Correct Answer
A. Li PoExplanation
Li Po witnessed the vandalism done to Lucy's basketball net and backboard.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What did the "Big Green Box" appearing signify for the family?
- A.
There would be a family meeting to look at old pictures.
- B.
It was an indication that it was time to write suggestions for the box.
- C.
It was time to go through old recipes and pick some for the coming week.
- D.
The family would be working on their scrapbook.
Correct Answer
A. There would be a family meeting to look at old pictures.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the "Big Green Box" appearing signifies that there would be a family meeting to look at old pictures. This implies that the box contains old photographs that the family wants to reminisce and share memories about.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What changed the vote to favor Lucy as the captain of the team?
- A.
Lucy shot so many free throws successfully that it was no contest.
- B.
The principal realized that Sloanne's mother was cheating.
- C.
Lucy's family each brought five cans of food to vote for Lucy.
- D.
Li Po brought her mah-jongg playing friends with cans of food for Lucy.
Correct Answer
D. Li Po brought her mah-jongg playing friends with cans of food for Lucy.Explanation
Li Po bringing her mah-jongg playing friends with cans of food for Lucy changed the vote to favor Lucy as the captain of the team. This suggests that Li Po's friends were influential individuals who had a significant impact on the voting process. Their support, demonstrated through the contribution of cans of food, likely swayed the opinion of others and resulted in Lucy gaining the majority of the votes.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How did Talent get into the game when she didn't play basketball?
- A.
Lucy remembered the rule about playing everyone on the bench.
- B.
She proved she wouldn't be a ball hog so she would be a good defender.
- C.
Talent could make free throws almost as well as Lucy could.
- D.
Talent had a great arm for setting up baskets.
Correct Answer
B. She proved she wouldn't be a ball hog so she would be a good defender.Explanation
Talent was able to get into the game because she demonstrated that she wouldn't be a ball hog and would instead be a good defender. This suggests that the team values teamwork and defensive skills, and Talent's ability to prove herself in these areas allowed her to participate in the game despite not playing basketball.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which teacher surprised everyone by being an incredible basketball player?
- A.
Dick, the school's vice-principal.
- B.
Mr. Tate, the young substitute teacher.
- C.
Mrs. Anderson, the school's librarian.
- D.
Paul, the gym teacher.
Correct Answer
C. Mrs. Anderson, the school's librarian.Explanation
Mrs. Anderson, the school's librarian, surprised everyone by being an incredible basketball player. This unexpected talent may have surprised everyone because librarians are not typically associated with being skilled in sports, especially basketball. However, Mrs. Anderson defied expectations and showcased her abilities on the basketball court, surprising her colleagues and students alike.Rate this question:
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