Understanding History and Movement Answers

Read the passage from the short story "Two Kinds” by Amy Tan.She seemed entranced by the music, a little frenzied piano piece with this mesmerizing quality, sort of quick passages and then teasing lilting ones before it returned to the quick playful parts."Ni kan," my mother said, calling me over with hurried hand gestures. "Look here."I could see why my mother was fascinated by the music. It was being pounded out by a little Chinese girl, about nine years old, with a Peter Pan haircut. The girl had the sauciness of a Shirley Temple. She was proudly modest like a proper Chinese Child. And she also did this fancy sweep of a curtsy, so that the fluffy skirt of her white dress cascaded slowly to the floor like the petals of a large carnation.Which effect of migration does this passage describe?

Oksana and her husband Dmitri moved from Russia to Australia several years ago. They have adapted to life in this new country, including improving their English skills. However, they recently learned they will soon have a baby and have made the decision to speak only Russian at home when the child arrives. This will ensure that their baby will know and understand Russian, too.Which idea best describes this couple’s choice for their child?

What is the definition of the term immigrant?

Which example is a push factor?

The image shows a neighborhood in New York City.

Liz moved from the Midwest of the United States to Bolivia to work on an environmental project. While living there, she was introduced to a new kind of cuisine. Many of the dishes she ate were made from corn, potatoes, beans, and quinoa, which is a grain that was new to her. They also included a variety of seasonings, such as cilantro, hot chilies, and a local sauce called llajwa. Liz realized that she enjoyed these new spices and flavors. So, she decided to take a cooking class to learn more about Bolivian cuisine and discovered that she loved to prepare food.How did migration help to influence Liz’s identity?

Ling recently moved to the United States from Taiwan to start a new job. She’s living in a large city that has seen a rise in hate crime against Asian Americans and Asian immigrants. Ling has not experienced any violence herself. However, she worries that it could become a problem after an elderly Chinese American woman is harmed in her neighborhood.Which response by the host society would be most helpful for Ling and her community?

Which scenario describes a person who has migrated?