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Selection Test: My Achilles' Meal

Quiz by Brian Camarco

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  • Q1
    Which of the following best describes the author’s character during the events in 'My Achilles’ Meal'?
    She is young and not yet capable of making wise choices.
    She is sophisticated and understands everything that is happening.
    She is badly behaved and not able to follow important rules.
    She is clever and able to convince others to give her what she wants.
    30s
  • Q2
    In 'My Achilles’ Meal,' why is the author spending the day away from her family?
    Her parents want her to have new experiences.
    Her parents are at work.
    Her parents are on vacation.
    Her parents are attending a funeral.
    30s
  • Q3
    In 'My Achilles’ Meal,' what food does the author eat a lot of?
    sugar
    cherry syrup
    yogurt
    French fries
    30s
  • Q4
    How does getting unlimited access to her favorite food make the author feel?
    scared
    curious
    confused
    sick  and excited
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of concoctions?
    Ted eats a variety of his favorite foods.
    Ted plays games that he designed.
    Ted discusses some topics that interest him.
    Ted invents recipes by stirring new things together.
    30s
  • Q6
    If you are a glutton for television, what must be true?
    You are picky about what you watch on television.
    You have responsible television habits.
    You act in television shows.
    You watch too much television.
    30s
  • Q7
    If you have a portion of a bench, which of the following must be true?
    Only one bench exists in the area.
    Only part of the bench is yours.
    You visit the same bench every day.
    You have the bench to yourself.
    30s
  • Q8
    How does the author’s commentary about the novelty of getting two toys most clearly relate to what happens later in the memoir?
    It reveals how determined she is to have fun during her time with Farah.
    It explains why she is so hungry by the time she gets to Farah’s house.
    It shows that she will respect her own family’s way of doing things.
    It hints at how she will react when offered other things she does not usually get.
    30s
  • Q9
    According to 'My Achilles’ Meal,' why did Tavoos most likely feed the author so much food?
    Cooking is Tavoos’s favorite thing to do.
    Tavoos felt sorry for Firoozeh and wanted to make her feel better.
    In Tavoos’s culture, a host is expected to let children have whatever they want.
    In Tavoos’s culture, a host is expected to offer guests food.
    30s
  • Q10
    According to 'My Achilles’ Meal,' why did the author eat so much?
    She was trying to prove a point to everyone.
    She was not mature enough to know when she had had too much.
    She was never allowed to have her favorite food at home.
    She was afraid of offending the host if she stopped.
    30s

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