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They Don't Mean It! Quiz

Quiz by Lindsay Ancelitz

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13 questions
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  • Q1
    Which word has the same meaning as "misunderstanding?"
    opinion
    confusion
    knowledge
    60s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of complimenting someone?
    giving them a direction
    helping them with homework
    telling them you really like their shoes
    60s
  • Q3
    Which word as the OPPOSITE meaning of the word contradicted?
    agreed
    argued
    disagreed
    60s
  • Q4
    What does the word "congratulate" mean?
    to plan secretly together
    to turn down something
    to give good wishes or praise for someone's success
    60s
  • Q5
    Which word has almost the same meaning as the word "appreciation"?
    opinion
    knowledge
    admiration
    60s
  • Q6
    Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word "critical"?
    scared
    rude
    complimentary
    60s
  • Q7
    What does the word "blurted" mean?
    to explain something
    to display in public
    to say suddenly without thinking
    60s
  • Q8
    What does the word "cultural" mean?
    having to do with numbers
    a small amount of something
    a tradition or custom
    60s
  • Q9
    What is the setting of the story?
    Seattle
    New York
    China
    60s
  • Q10
    What is the most important part of the Chinese New Year celebration?
    setting off fireworks
    celebrating spring
    eating special food
    60s
  • Q11
    According to Mary, why do Chinese parents contradict people when they compliment their children?
    They do not like to talk about their families
    Boasting about one's kids would be the same as parents boasting about themselves
    They never believe their children are worthy of compliments
    60s
  • Q12
    Why does Kim tell her mother that the Easter ham was terrible?
    She was angry at her mother
    She did not like the ham
    She was trying to act modest
    60s
  • Q13
    What is the author's basic message?
    Chinese New Year is the most important holiday
    Children must always respect their elders
    Cultures have different ways of communicating
    60s

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