Question
Which words from paragraph 266 help the reader understand what kak horosho most likely means?
• "And I thought"
• "How wonderful"
• "closed my eyes".
(My favorite chaperone)
• "And I thought"
• "How wonderful"
• "closed my eyes".
(My favorite chaperone)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The phrase "How wonderful" from paragraph 266 most likely helps the reader understand what "kak horosho" means. "Kak horosho" translates to "how wonderful" in English, making it a clear indicator of the sentiment behind the phrase.
Which TWO statements best express themes that are reinforced throughout the story?
• Family is very important.
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Lying is okay in most situations.
Children of immigrants understand American culture better than their parents do.
• People from other countries find they dislike America once they live there for a while.
(My favorite chaperone)
• Family is very important.
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Lying is okay in most situations.
Children of immigrants understand American culture better than their parents do.
• People from other countries find they dislike America once they live there for a while.
(My favorite chaperone)
GPT-4o mini
The two statements that best express themes reinforced throughout the story "My Favorite Chaperone" are:
1. **Family is very important.**
2. **Children of immigrants understand American culture better than their parents do.**
Both themes are central to the narrative, focusing on the importance of familial bonds and the differing perspectives between immigrant parents and their children navigating a new culture.
1. **Family is very important.**
2. **Children of immigrants understand American culture better than their parents do.**
Both themes are central to the narrative, focusing on the importance of familial bonds and the differing perspectives between immigrant parents and their children navigating a new culture.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer
Part B.
Part A
Which statement best describes the relationship between
Maya and Nurzhan?
• They like to joke around with each other.
• They try to help each other solve their problems.
• Maya is annoyed by Nurzhan because he frequently complains.
• Nurzhan is afraid of Maya because she frequently threatens him.
(My favorite chaperone)
Part B.
Part A
Which statement best describes the relationship between
Maya and Nurzhan?
• They like to joke around with each other.
• They try to help each other solve their problems.
• Maya is annoyed by Nurzhan because he frequently complains.
• Nurzhan is afraid of Maya because she frequently threatens him.
(My favorite chaperone)
GPT-4o mini
**Part A**
The statement that best describes the relationship between Maya and Nurzhan is:
**They try to help each other solve their problems.**
This reflects the supportive bond they have, as siblings often do, especially in the context of their challenges as children of immigrants.
**Part B**
If you have a specific question for Part B or need further explanations, please provide more details!
The statement that best describes the relationship between Maya and Nurzhan is:
**They try to help each other solve their problems.**
This reflects the supportive bond they have, as siblings often do, especially in the context of their challenges as children of immigrants.
**Part B**
If you have a specific question for Part B or need further explanations, please provide more details!
Part B
Which TWO excerpts from the selection best support the answer to Part A?
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"Your son, Nurzhan, was involved in quite a nasty fight."
Papa looked at me, and I said to him in Russian,
"Nurzhan was in little fight."
Mr. Shanaman continued. "The other boy, Ossie Nishizono, needed two stitches at the hospital."
"The other boy, Ossie Nishizono, was a little hurt," | told
Papa. (paragraphs 76-79)
• "Maya, I-"
"Don't talk. Do your work."
"Butl-"
"I missed the gymnastics meet because of you!"
"Watch the knife!" Nurzhan looked scared. (paragraphs
98-102)
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I looked down and saw my finger bleeding on the potatoes, and it scared me to be so tired that I hadn't seen this. "It's just blood, Nurzhan. I cut myself. It'll wash off"
"Oh, yuck."
"Quiet, boy! I said I would wash it off." (paragraphs 184-
186)
I laughed. "Oh, Nurzhan. Don't be foolish. You waste your time. Papa will never change his thinking because of you."
"I will try anyway. When he comes home tonight, I will speak to him myself. I have a plan." (paragraphs 207-
208)
Which TWO excerpts from the selection best support the answer to Part A?
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"Your son, Nurzhan, was involved in quite a nasty fight."
Papa looked at me, and I said to him in Russian,
"Nurzhan was in little fight."
Mr. Shanaman continued. "The other boy, Ossie Nishizono, needed two stitches at the hospital."
"The other boy, Ossie Nishizono, was a little hurt," | told
Papa. (paragraphs 76-79)
• "Maya, I-"
"Don't talk. Do your work."
"Butl-"
"I missed the gymnastics meet because of you!"
"Watch the knife!" Nurzhan looked scared. (paragraphs
98-102)
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I looked down and saw my finger bleeding on the potatoes, and it scared me to be so tired that I hadn't seen this. "It's just blood, Nurzhan. I cut myself. It'll wash off"
"Oh, yuck."
"Quiet, boy! I said I would wash it off." (paragraphs 184-
186)
I laughed. "Oh, Nurzhan. Don't be foolish. You waste your time. Papa will never change his thinking because of you."
"I will try anyway. When he comes home tonight, I will speak to him myself. I have a plan." (paragraphs 207-
208)
GPT-4o mini
The two excerpts from the selection that best support the answer to Part A (that Maya and Nurzhan try to help each other solve their problems) are:
1. **"I laughed. 'Oh, Nurzhan. Don't be foolish. You waste your time. Papa will never change his thinking because of you.' 'I will try anyway. When he comes home tonight, I will speak to him myself. I have a plan.'" (paragraphs 207-208)**
This excerpt shows Nurzhan's determination to address a family issue and Maya's initial skepticism but also acknowledges Nurzhan's initiative to try and solve a problem.
2. **"Maya, I-" "Don't talk. Do your work." "Butl-" "I missed the gymnastics meet because of you!" "Watch the knife!" Nurzhan looked scared. (paragraphs 98-102)**
This excerpt reflects a moment where Maya expresses her frustrations about missing an event due to what she perceives as Nurzhan's actions, highlighting their interactions and how they influence each other’s lives, indicating a dynamic where they address and respond to each other's challenges.
These excerpts collectively illustrate the supportive relationship where they engage with each other's issues.
1. **"I laughed. 'Oh, Nurzhan. Don't be foolish. You waste your time. Papa will never change his thinking because of you.' 'I will try anyway. When he comes home tonight, I will speak to him myself. I have a plan.'" (paragraphs 207-208)**
This excerpt shows Nurzhan's determination to address a family issue and Maya's initial skepticism but also acknowledges Nurzhan's initiative to try and solve a problem.
2. **"Maya, I-" "Don't talk. Do your work." "Butl-" "I missed the gymnastics meet because of you!" "Watch the knife!" Nurzhan looked scared. (paragraphs 98-102)**
This excerpt reflects a moment where Maya expresses her frustrations about missing an event due to what she perceives as Nurzhan's actions, highlighting their interactions and how they influence each other’s lives, indicating a dynamic where they address and respond to each other's challenges.
These excerpts collectively illustrate the supportive relationship where they engage with each other's issues.