Fish Cheeks

What did the author pray for on Christmas?

(There are two correct answers)

• A blond-haired boy

• A more American looking nose

• A roasted turkey and sweet potatoes

• An American Car

Why did the author cry when she found out about the dinner?

• She was disappointed with the menu

• She was worried about what Robert would think

• She didn't want to spend Christmas with her relatives

• She didn't like the minister's family

Reread the third paragraph. What is the author's purpose with this paragraph?

• Making the food sound delicious

• Describing the way her mother cooks.

• Making the food sound like it looks unappetizing, or not good to eat.

• Describing what Robert sees.

The author describes the food as ​ (a)   because ​ (b)   .

• unappetizing
• she is concerned what the guests will think
• delicious-looking
• healthy
• rotten
• she thinks the guests will love it
• she believes her mother is a bad cook.

Amy probably doesn't hate her mother's cooking, so why do you think the author sounds embarrassed by it in the story?

• It's not what Americans eat

• Her crush will be mad at her

• She thinks her mom is trying to embarrass her

• She isn't feeling well

How did Robert and his family behave during dinner?

• They ate quietly and politely

• They complained about the food

• They didn't eat anything

• They made fun of the author's relatives

My father poked his chopsticks just below the fish eye and plucked out the soft meat. "Amy, your favorite," he said, offering me the tender fish cheek. I wanted to disappear.

Why does Amy want to disappear?

• Amy is shy and doesn't like attention.
• Amy doesn't like the taste of fish.
• Amy is embarrassed how different she'll look to Robert

• Amy is allergic to fish.

What does Robert's father do to "be polite" after dinner?

Why does Amy's mother give her a beige tweed mini-skirt for Christmas?

What lesson did the author's mother teach her?

• To always be proud of being Chinese

• To be ashamed of being different

• To try to be like American girls

• To never eat Chinese food again