Not everyone has an easy life. Some people seem to have many things go wrong, even from an early age. That would describe Diana Kim's life until only recently.
Kim, now 30, was born on the island of Maui in the American state of Hawaii. Her father owned a photography shop, and even when Diana was a small child, he would teach her how to use cameras. The Kims seemed to be a normal family until Diana's parents split up when she was five. After that, Diana was moved from home to home without even a word from her father, who became "absent." Her grandmother told Diana that her father had mental problems and was unable to take care of himself or her. Diana thought she would never see her father again.
Not surprisingly, in 2003 Diana took up photography as her college major. She developed an interest in the plight of the homeless and began photographing them for a school project. After graduating, she continued documenting the Maui homeless as a professional photographer. In 2012, while working in Honolulu, the state capital and largest city, Diana experienced the shock of her life.
While photographing some homeless people, she had the distinct feeling that one of them, known as "Standing Man," somehow looked familiar. On closer inspection, she realized he was her father. Over the next two years, she slowly and carefully tried to make contact with him. This was difficult because Mr. Kim suffered from extreme schizophrenia▼ and was unable to communicate well with others. Diana's love and perseverance won out. Today Mr. Kim is clean, taking medication, and reunited with his only beloved child, Diana.
1. Which of the following statements best describes Diana's very early childhood?
(A) She was close to her father.
(B) Her grandmother, who was sick, lived with Diana's family.
(C) She was born into a homeless family.
(D) Her father took no interest in his daughter.
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2. When did Diana most likely move to Honolulu?
(A) Thirty years ago.
(B) Before 2003.
(C) Right after her graduation from college.
(D) By 2012.
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3. Why is it not surprising that Diana took up photography as her college major?
(A) She wanted to understand her homeless father better.
(B) Her grandmother suggested it to her.
(C) Her father owned a photography shop.
(D) She had been taking pictures of the homeless and became interested in it.
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4. Where did Diana meet her father after their long separation?
(A) Outside on a Honolulu city street.
(B) Inside a Maui photography shop.
(C) At her grandmother's home.
(D) In a mental health clinic▼.
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