Question

Which conflicts appear in the story? Check all that apply.

an external conflict between the narrator and Waverly
an external conflict between the narrator and her mother
an external conflict between the narrator and Old Chong
an external conflict between the narrator and Auntie Lindo
an internal conflict between the narrator’s desire to learn the piano and her desire to rebel
an internal conflict between the narrator’s desire for independence and her desire to not let her mother down

Answer 1

Select the ones that apply:

- an external conflict between the narrator and her mother — Yes. (The narrator clashes with her mother over piano lessons and expectations.)
- an internal conflict between the narrator’s desire to learn the piano and her desire to rebel — Yes. (She struggles between wanting to please/learn and resisting her mother's pressure.)
- an internal conflict between the narrator’s desire for independence and her desire to not let her mother down — Yes. (She wants independence but also worries about disappointing her mother.)

Not present / not applicable:

- an external conflict between the narrator and Waverly — No.
- an external conflict between the narrator and Old Chong — No.
- an external conflict between the narrator and Auntie Lindo — No.