Fish Cheeks

Front

What is the main theme of 'Fish Cheeks'?

Back

Be proud of who you are.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How does the narrator's character develop throughout the story?

Back

Years later, she learns to appreciate her family and her Chinese American identity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What impact does the narrator's description of the cod have on the tone of the passage?

Back

The description of the cod as 'slimy' with 'bulging eyes' contributes to a horrified tone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Who visits Amy and her family for dinner?

Back

Robert and his family.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is a polite custom after a meal in Chinese culture?

Back

Belching.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What does the narrator feel about her cultural identity at the beginning of the story?

Back

She feels embarrassed and ashamed of her Chinese heritage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does the setting influence the narrator's feelings during the dinner?

Back

The setting, being in a predominantly American environment, heightens her embarrassment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What role does family play in the narrator's understanding of her identity?

Back

Family is central to her understanding and acceptance of her cultural identity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the significance of food in 'Fish Cheeks'?

Back

Food symbolizes cultural identity and the narrator's feelings of pride and embarrassment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the narrator's perspective change by the end of the story?

Back

She gains a deeper appreciation for her culture and family.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3