Quiz · Learning Local Customs at a Homestay

Question 1What is the main idea of this story?

Staying with a local family taught the speaker real customs and respect. Resorts are always cheaper than homestays. Guidebooks explain every custom clearly. Fishing villages should close their doors to tourists.

Question 2How long had the father's family fished these waters?

Since last summer. For two seasons. For about ten years. For five generations.

Question 3What did guests have to do before entering certain rooms?

Put on special clean clothes. Remove their shoes and wash their hands. Bow to the family elders three times. Bring a small gift for the hosts.