Tiger in the Kitchen - Recap

What does the writer call her grandmother?

• Ah-ma

• Grandma

• Nana

• Tanglin ah-ma

How does the writer describe her Tanglin ah-ma?

• true legend in the kitchen

• slender

• birdlike

• nest of short, wavy hair

Why can't the writer communicate with her Tanglin ah-ma?

• The writer speaks Chinese. Her grandmother speaks Cantonese.

• The writer speaks English. Her grandmother speaks Cantonese.

• The writer speaks Chinese. Her grandmother speaks Teochew.

• The writer speaks English. Her grandmother speaks Teochew.

How do we know Tanglin ah-ma's cooking is good?

• She could cook a lot of different dishes.

• Relatives, friends and then friends of friends would regularly request her dishes.

• She woke up early to cook.

What did the writer enjoy most about Chinese New Year?

• feasting

• catching up with friends and relatives

• pineapple tarts

Why did the writer not learn how to make pineapple tarts?

• She was not interested to learn how to make them.

• She wanted to wait till later.

• She wanted to conquer the world.

What happens to Tanglin ah-ma at the end of text?

• She taught the writer how to make pineapple tarts.

• She was patient with the writer.

• She died.