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Chinese Cinderella Q and A

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All chapter questions are to be comepleted for homework on a daily basis. Responses should be supported by text.

Pre-Reading - Has there ever been a time you felt alone even if you were surrounded by friends?

5/25/10

Pre-reading graphic organizer.pdf

Who wrote the Prologue and Author's Note?
Despite changes in our world, what are the "real things" that Adeline Yen Mah believes have not changed?
What information does the Author's Note give us about the history and culture of names in China?

Chapter 1, 2, 3

What did you learn about Adeline's real mother, her connection with Aunt Baba, and her early death?
Summarize your first impressions of Naing.
How did Nai nai feel about the custom of foot binding? Explain.
Describe the relationship between Aunt baba and the narrator of the story.
Describe the rivalry that exists between the various groups of Father's children.
List all family members on the family tree Chinese Cinderella Family Tree.pdf

Chapter 4, 5

Why was school a positive place for Adeline?
Write down the simile that Aunt baba used to express how Nai Nai's life had ended. Explain what it means. Describe its effects on the reader. (page 21)
What does Hiang's description of the living quarters in the Shanghai house tell you about her attitude towards her stepchildren? Be specific
What was the author,s purpose in describing the house in Shanghai?

5/31/10

Chapter 6

What is revealed about Adeline's memory and her father's attitude to his parental responsibilities in this chapter?

Chapter 7

What does the incident with Niang and her baby tell us about her? Why was Adeline the only one who tried to stop Niang?

Chapter 8

Was Adeline's decision not to beg for the tram fare a wise one? Explain her reasons for refusing to comply with Niang's wishes.

Chapter 9

How did Niang "foil" the children's attempt to write an anonymous letter of complaint about her to their father?
In what way did Niang break up the unityof her step children to gain control of them?
Why are Niang's stepchildren disappointed in the clothing they recieve for the New Year?

6/7/10

Chapter 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Why does Adeline resist accepting a ride from Wu Cheun-mei's father during a terrible storm?
How and why does Third Brother betray Adeline?
Using a Venn Diagram compare and comtrast Adeline's and Big Sister's reaction to the idea of an arranged marriage.
Who or what is PTL? How does Third brother try to comfort Adeline after PTL's death?
Why does Father whip Adeline?
How does winning the school election cause more problems at home for Adeline?

Chapter 16, 17, 18

How does November 30th become Adeline's birthday?
Why does Adeline feel like a piece of garbage that has been tossed aside when she is taken to her new school?
How does Victor's attitude towards his sister differ from that of Adeline's brothers towards her?
Why does Adeline feel sorry for herself at the end of the term?
What are some of the differences between the Schillings and Adeline's own family?

Chapter 19, 20, 21, 22

Adeline's dreams and hopes helped her to survive her childhood. What are your dreams and hopes for your future?
Why do you think this novel is called Chinese Cinderella? Write down all the ways in which Adeline's story is like the story of Cinderella.