Fishcheeks by Amy Tann

Which of the following statements best reflects Amy's initial perspective on embracing her Chinese American identity?

• Amy fully embraces her Chinese American identity from the beginning

• Amy struggles with embracing her Chinese American identity

• Amy's mother encourages her to reject her Chinese American identity

• Amy's mother doesn't understand the importance of cultural traditions

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Understanding different points of view

Based on the menu description in paragraph 3, what does the narrator think of her family's cultural traditions?

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• Dishonorable

• Insignificant

• Honorable

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Understanding word meanings

How does the narrator's family's behavior during dinner compare to the minister's family?

• The narrator's family is more formal and reserved during dinner.

• The narrator's family is more relaxed and casual during dinner.

• The narrator's family is more talkative and lively during dinner.

• The narrator's family is more strict and disciplined during dinner.

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Understanding different points of view

What caused the narrator's change in point of view?

• Her family's influence

• Her Chinese American identity

• Her age

• Her education

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Understanding the author

What does the narrator's embarrassed attitude towards her culture affect in the passage?

• The way she describes events

• The way she interacts with other characters

• The way she feels about her culture

• The way she speaks English

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Understanding word meanings