Fish Cheeks (ELAGSE6RI1,ELAGSE6W1d,ELAGSE6L3b)

What did the narrator pray for Christmas when she turned fourteen?

• A slim new American nose

• A book

• A new bicycle

• A Christmas tree

What was the narrator's concern about having Robert over for Christmas Eve dinner?

• That he would not like the decorations

• That he would be disappointed by the Chinese food

• That he would find their house too small

• That he would not like the music

What did the narrator's mother do for the Christmas Eve dinner?

• Invited only a few people

• Made a traditional American Christmas dinner

• Created a menu of the narrator's favorite foods

• Ordered pizza

How did Robert react during the dinner?

• He grimaced at the steamed fish

• He sang Christmas carols

• He complimented the decorations

• He asked for seconds

What lesson did the narrator's mother want her to learn?

• To always follow American customs

• To be proud of being different and being Chinese

• To learn how to cook traditional American food

• To make more American friends

What inference can be made about the narrator's feelings towards her cultural heritage by the end of the story?

• She is indifferent towards her cultural heritage.

• She fully rejects her cultural heritage.

• She embraces her cultural heritage with pride.

• She is confused about her cultural heritage.

What does the narrator's wish for a 'slim new American nose' explicitly indicate about her struggles?

• She is struggling with a medical condition.

• She desires to excel in sports.

• She is facing identity and acceptance issues.

• She wants to become a fashion model.

How does the author's use of descriptive language affect the reader's perception of the setting?

• It makes the setting feel distant and unreal.

• It enhances the vividness and realism of the setting.

• It has no significant effect on the reader's perception.

• It confuses the reader about where the story takes place.

What does the author's choice of a first-person narrative voice primarily convey to the reader?

• A sense of objectivity and detachment.

• An authoritative overview of events.

• A personal and intimate glimpse into the narrator's experiences.

• Confusion due to lack of clarity and perspective.

In what way does the use of a formal tone affect the reader's perception of the text?

• It makes the text more difficult to understand

• It adds a sense of humor to serious topics

• It enhances the text's authority and reliability

• It diminishes the importance of the presented facts