Flashcard on 'Fish Cheeks'

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What is the significance of the fish eye in 'Fish Cheeks'?

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The fish eye symbolizes cultural differences and the narrator's embarrassment about her heritage.

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Who is the author of 'Fish Cheeks'?

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Amy Tan.

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What does the narrator's mother do to the prawns in 'Fish Cheeks'?

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She pulls the black veins out of their backs.

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What type of fish is mentioned in 'Fish Cheeks' that has bulging eyes?

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Rock cod.

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How does Robert react to the whole steamed fish?

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He grimaces.

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What cultural background does Amy Tan explore in 'Fish Cheeks'?

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Chinese-American cultural identity.

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What does the narrator feel about her family's traditional food during the dinner?

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She feels embarrassed.

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What lesson does the narrator learn by the end of 'Fish Cheeks'?

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She learns to embrace her cultural identity.

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What is the setting of 'Fish Cheeks'?

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A Christmas dinner at the narrator's home.

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What does the narrator's mother serve that is considered unusual by American standards?

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A whole steamed fish.