My Favorite Chaperone Quiz & Flashcards

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What is Maya's reaction when she gets called to the office?

She thought she was in trouble.

Why was Maya called to the office?

Her brother got suspended from school for fighting.

Why was Maya contacted about her brother's suspension?

The school couldn't get ahold of her mother.

What does Maya's mother do?

She cleans houses. Signup and view all the answers

What does Maya's father do?

He is a taxi driver. Signup and view all the answers

What activity did Maya have to miss out on because of her brother?

Her gymnastics meet. Signup and view all the answers

What is the conflict in this story?

Man vs. society: adjusting to American life of more freedom for children; man vs. man, Maya trying to convince her parents to allow her to go to the school dance; man vs. man: Maya's struggle about if she should ask her parents. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Maya lie when translating for her father?

She didn't want Papa to get mad and she felt she'd be blamed for Nurzhan getting in trouble. Signup and view all the answers

What is the exposition?

School, America, Maya and her family, their house, 9th grade. Signup and view all the answers

In Kazakhstan, when somebody gets into a fight, it's against the whole ________.

family Signup and view all the answers

How did Maya and her family get to America?

Her aunt helped to sponsor them. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mama mean when she says to Maya, 'you have brought shame to your father and your family'?

She has embarrassed her family. She did physical contact with an American boy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rising action?

Nurzhan gets suspended, Papa catches Maya with boys. Signup and view all the answers

What is the climax of the story?

Nurzhan discovers Maya's dance permission slip and convinces his parents to let her go by being her chaperone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the falling action?

Maya's mom gives her the bracelet, Maya goes to the dance, she dances with Daniel, Nurzhan goes to the bathroom to give Maya and Daniel some private time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the resolution?

Maya is happy, Maya's mother realizes things are different in America, by allowing Maya and Nurzhan to go to the dance, both parents are starting to see and accept aspects of a new and different culture. Signup and view all the answers

How did Maya's life change after her mother's injury?

She had to do Mama's work for her and cook for the family. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'immigrate' mean?

Come into a new country and change residency. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sponsor' mean?

To support his or her admission into a group. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stun' mean?

To feel shocked or dazed. Signup and view all the answers

What is a dispatcher?

A person who sends out vehicles according to a schedule. Signup and view all the answers

What is a scuffle?

A disorderly fight. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'whimper' mean?

To sob or let out a soft cry. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Maya's Reaction and Family Background

Maya initially fears trouble when summoned to the office.
Her brother, Nurzhan, was suspended for fighting, prompting the call.
The school was unable to reach their mother, leading to Maya being contacted.
Maya's mother works as a house cleaner, while her father is employed as a taxi driver.

Impact of Family Dynamics

Maya missed her gymnastics meet due to her brother's issues.
Cultural conflict arises as the family navigates American societal norms.
In Kazakhstan, fighting is seen as a conflict involving the entire family.

Internal and External Conflicts

Major conflicts include man vs. society over children's freedoms, and man vs. man as Maya seeks permission for the school dance.
Maya lies during translation to protect her father and avoid blame for her brother's behavior.

Narrative Structure Insights

Exposition sets the stage in America with Maya's family adjusting to their new lives.
Rising action involves Nurzhan's suspension and Maya's confrontation with their father.
Climax occurs when Nurzhan finds Maya's dance permission slip and agrees to be her chaperone.
Falling action features Maya attending the dance, aided by her mother's gifts and Nurzhan's support.
Resolution highlights Maya's happiness and her parents' gradual acceptance of American culture.

Changes and Language Notes

Following her mother’s injury, Maya assumes additional family responsibilities, including cooking.
Key vocabulary includes "immigrate" (to move to a new country), "sponsor" (support for admission), "stun" (shock or daze), "dispatcher" (vehicle scheduling), "scuffle" (disorderly fight), and "whimper" (soft cry).

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Test your knowledge of key events and characters in the book 'My Favorite Chaperone'. This quiz will help you recall important details about Maya's experiences and her family's challenges. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the text.