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Reading Check
1. Where are Alex and his father going?
2. What does Alex develop a fascination with after his parents’ separation?
3. Who is Alex and Ted’s guide when they arrive in Beijing?
4. What historical structure does Alex visit with the guide?
5. What does Eddie claim the guide is?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. Why does Alex wish his father would realize there are other things in the world than lenses and video cassettes?
2. What is one cultural difference between dining habits in the “West” and those in the “East”?
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