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