Fish Cheeks 8th grade Theme/Central idea practice

What does the author find strange and unappealing about the dinner?

• Fish cheeks
• American guests
• Chinese customs
• Traditional Chinese dishes

What does the author notice about Robert's reaction to the food?

• He is excited about the meal
• He is embarrassed by the Chinese customs
• He finds it strange and unappealing
• He appreciates the cultural traditions

What is the author's mother's attitude towards the meal?

• Embarrassment
• Indifference
• Disgust
• Excitement

What does Tan realize about her family's traditions and heritage?

• They should be diminished
• They are embarrassing and shameful
• They are irrelevant to personal aspirations
• They are valuable and should be celebrated

What does the author become increasingly aware of during the dinner?

• Her family's customs
• Her embarrassment and shame
• Her American aspirations
• Her Chinese identity

What does the author recognize about cultural diversity?

• Its role in cultural traditions and heritage
• Its value in family customs and traditions
• Its impact on personal identity
• Its importance in personal aspirations

What is the conflict that the author experiences?

• Conflict between Chinese roots and American aspirations
• Conflict between embarrassment and shame
• Conflict between cultural heritage and personal aspirations
• Conflict between family customs and traditions

What does Tan's father reveal about the fish cheeks?

• They are strange and unappealing
• They are embarrassing and shameful
• They are a symbol of cultural diversity
• They are considered a delicacy in China

What is the role of food in the essay?

• To highlight cultural traditions and heritage
• To emphasize the value of cultural diversity
• To create embarrassment and shame
• To reflect on personal identity

What impact do embarrassment and shame have on the author's personal identity?

• They diminish her cultural heritage
• They amplify her discomfort
• They strengthen her American aspirations
• They highlight the value of cultural diversity