The Glass Menagerie Questions

1) What does Jim call Laura?
a) Blue Skies b) Laura c) Blue Roses d) Red Roses
2) What does Jim study in his night classes?
a) Civil Engineering b) Sports Commentator c) Nuclear Energy d) Radio Engineering
3) What does Amanda learn about Laura after speaking to her typing instructor?
a) Exceeding standards b) Doesn't attend class c) Lagging behind d) Failed
4) Where does Laura remember Jim from?
a) High school b) Grammar school c) Typing class d) As babies
5) What word does Amanda forbid the family to use?
a) weak b) crippled c) mentally ill d) disabled
6) What problem does Tom find her mother?
a) trifling b) doesn't care for the family c) married his father d) plays too much
7) Where does Tom work?
a) warehouse b) carpenter c) newspaper editor d) chauffeur
8) Where does the story take place?
a) New York b) St. Louis c) Chicago d) Dallas
9) When does the story take place?
a) 1900 b) 1945 c) 1965 d) 2000
10) How many scenes are in the play?
a) 4 b) 6 c) 7 d) 8

Award Speech

Alan Nguyen
Period 9
Honors English II
Awards Speech

            Given at birth is an opportunity; an opportunity to be part of something big. As we grow we begin to become aware of our abilities. With enough effort and work, we start to transform into what we are meant to be. In my case, I am able to change the dying world into a long-lasting one. To whom it may concern, thank you for the International Scientist of the Year Award of 2030. It is a true honor and I greatly appreciate those who have supported me throughout this process.

            I would like to give my commendations to first and foremost my mother and father. Ever since I was young child they have helped me to excel in my schoolwork. Back then I was a poor student; lacking the desire to thrive or the will to learn. I drove my parents to the point where they put me into a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) summer program. At one point of the program, my peers and I met multiple scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians. Each one had given a presentation about their career and the lifestyle it has created for them. With each presenter, I started to realize their pride concerning the amount of wealth they have obtained. Were they that blinded by the luster of gold that they start to lose their sight of their original purpose for working? Although distressed by this, these successful individuals had inspired me to exceed in the fields of math and science. From that moment on, I had the drive-the motivation to exceed in my schooling, especially with my math and science courses. I was able to graduate from the top American school, Harvard University with a degree in Physics. I wouldn’t be where I am today without my parents concerning about my schooling.

            Everyone has probably asked themselves this particular question sometime in their life, “What can I do in life?” Your answer will change as mine did many times. I wanted to be a part of something big, something that stood out. I wanted to help others. Ideas poured into my head, I wanted to bring world peace, end world hunger. I wanted to everything. But then I began to realize, these ambitions were not something I could do overnight.  Later on during my lifetime, the world’s supply of energy sources was thinning. Though, it might take years to find an alternative energy source, there is still hope.

            With me leading a group of scientists, we began our research for an alternative energy source in the lab of Harvard. After seven years of hard work and countless effort, we have finally developed a solar panel system that has surpassed the capabilities of the original system. Before our installment to the solar panels, the original would have taken two weeks to power one house for a single night. With this new and improved technology we can now live on sunlight and provide our children a brighter day.

            I would like to thank you again for this award, but recognition is not necessary for my work. Being able to help the world survive and prosper for the future is more than enough. Our world is something we all need to be aware of and protect, so every contribution to it is helpful. If everyone is able to pitch in and have the desire to work, we can have a brighter future for generations to come. This is just a beginning for everyone, myself included.  I plan on continuing my research and coming up with new ways to help the world’s energy supply. As Thomas Edison once said, “If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.”

Steve Jobs TED Talk

Giving three stories of his life was able to demonstrate lessons, such as determination, persistence, etc. Steve Jobs exhibited these traits through his traits. In his third story, he showed me how life is valuable. "People that want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there," was a memorable quote that basically encompassed his idea. I believe that his title of CEO of Apple was a key factor to grasping the audience's attention. Other than that, I found his speech worth listening to.

Ten Tips to Save Time TED Talk

Personally, I think that was by far the most pointless TED Talk I have ever watch. I basically wasted six minutes of my life watching what I've already know... Well, maybe the fact that I've been exposed to technology long enough, that I find this video uninteresting.

Tony Robbins & David Blaine TED Talk

Tony Robbins: Tony Robbins was able to explain what motivation is in a whole different way; not generic, more specific. His great public-speaking abilities drew my full attention. Mr. Robbins included many scenarios to help demonstrate his ideas. Throughout this TED Talk, he used comedy to maintain the audience's interest. Though a great presentation, he could have reduced the use of profanity for a more suitable audience. Overall, this TED Talk was a bit out of the ordinary, yet I enjoyed watching it.

David Blaine:  David Blaine's TED Talk was ridiculous. It did not relate to my personal life. Was this a TED Talk an explanation of his feat? Well it seemed like it. His introduction of him being a magician had no relation to what he had to talk about. There was no "magic" involved with this. It was all practice. "Don't move, hold my breath for five minute every day, don't release oxygen." I had no desire to watch a 'procedure' for this feat of his.