Sana and Miri sat cross-legged by the window. The sun was shining outside, and Miri gazed out longingly at the playground. “Just do your needlepoint, and we can go,” Sana said. “They’ll just tell me my stitches are crooked and make me pull it out again,” Miri sulked. “Then do your stitches straight,” Sana said without mercy. It was easy for Sana to say. Her stitches were always straight. She woke up every morning and practiced like a hundred other children in the village, while Miri used her sewing things to conceal her storybook. It worked most of the time, too—until Exhibit Day came and ruined it all. It was the only day of the year Miri ever regretted skipping lessons…and she still didn’t regret it all that much. With a sigh, Miri began to sew. Question Use the story excerpt to answer the question. How do Sana and Miri’s perceptions of a cultural norm compare in this scene? (1 point) Responses Both Sana and Miri accept a cultural norm but perform it in different ways. Both Sana and Miri accept a cultural norm but perform it in different ways. Both Sana and Miri reject a cultural norm but do so for different reasons. Both Sana and Miri reject a cultural norm but do so for different reasons. Miri’s opinion of the cultural norm is more positive than Sana’s. Miri’s opinion of the cultural norm is more positive than Sana’s. Sana’s opinion of the cultural norm is more positive than Miri’s.

Answer 1

Both Sana and Miri accept a cultural norm but perform it in different ways. Sana diligently practices needlepoint every morning, while Miri uses her sewing things to conceal her storybook instead.