Homesick

How does her father help her solve her problem?

He suggests that she sings "My Country 'Tis of Thee" instead "God Save the King"

In what way was Lin Nai-Nai still look traditional?

Her feet were bound

In the beginning of the story, what river does the author talk about

Yangtze River

flustered

confused; upset

What job did the author's father have?

director at the YMCA

glowering

staring angrily; scowling

sauntered

strolled

What job did the author's mother have?

taught English at the YMCA

rickety

weak and shaky

At the beginning of the story, what type of conflict does the main character experience

Internal conflict - she feel unpatriotic when she sings the British national anthem

What trick does Jean play on Lin Nai-Nai?

Jean teaches Lin Nai-Nai the incorrect English words to greet Americans

What does Jean see and do while playing hooky in the Chinese section of town?

Jeans sees beggar, the American consulate, the Customes House, a policman, a boat, & a small boy. She also carved her name on a boat & ate lunch.

What secret did Lin Nai-Nai and the author's family keep?

Lin Nai-Nai was not a member of the servant class.

What conflicts arise based on Jean's decision not to sing the national anthem?

Miss Williams, Ian Forbes, & her mother try to force her to sing. Jean is an outcast because of her decision.

What did the author do that made Miss Williams visit her house?

She skipped school

In what way did Lin Nai-Nai act like a modern woman?

She believed in only having one wife & marrying for love

Why doesn't Jean (the author) wish to sing the British national anthem?

She feels like a traitor to America

What does the author mean when she says that she is not like her schoolmates?

Unlike Vera and the others, she will not conform.

objective

based on fact

subjective

based on opinion