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Quiz on Amy Tan's Writing

Authored by Theresa Pruneda

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Quiz on Amy Tan's Writing
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Paragraph 2, Tan asks a series of questions. What effect does this create?

It shows how excited Tan is to have the minister’s family over for dinner.

It reflects the uncertainty Tan feels about eating turkey and sweet potatoes.

It proves that Tan is extremely nervous about having Americans in her house to celebrate Christmas the Chinese way.

The questions show Tan is unsure of who will be attending Christmas dinner.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the author’s purpose in including the situation with the belch in Paragraph 6?

Tan wanted to show how impolite Robert’s family acts.

Tan’s purpose was to show how different cultures have different customs.

Tan wanted to show her parents were kind and attentive hosts.

Tan uses the incident to create a humorous mood.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Tan’s purpose in ending the piece by reflecting back on the situation as an adult?

It shows that she regrets never fully assimilating into American culture.

The reflection shows that she’s gained some perspective and has learned to appreciate both her family’s traditions and her identity as a Chinese American.

It proves that she still regrets having the minister’s son over for Christmas dinner.

It proves that she is a static character.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred about Amy Tan from the following simile and imagery in Paragraph 1? “He was not Chinese, but as white as Mary in the manger. For Christmas I prayed for this blond-haired boy, Robert, and a slim new American nose.”

Amy Tan is not very religious.

Robert is very attractive and Amy Tan is jealous of his good looks.

Amy Tan is very confident about her appearance.

She feels different and apart from Robert because of their race, and yearns to fit in with him.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tone is conveyed through the description of the food in paragraph 3?

shocked and horrified

hopeful and optimistic

sarcastic and negative

dreamy and contemplative

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

PART A: How are the fish cheeks and beige tweed mini skirt used as symbols by Tan?

The fish cheeks symbolize her Chinese culture, while the mini skirt symbolizes her desire to assimilate into American culture.

The fish cheeks symbolize her father, while the mini skirt symbolizes her mother.

Tan uses both symbols to represent the awkward night.

The skirt symbolizes that Tan is growing up and is interested in boys, while the fish cheeks symbolize that she wants to remain a little girl.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

PART B: Which of the following quotes supports your answer to Part A?

“And even though I didn’t agree with her then, I knew that she understood how much I had suffered during the evening’s dinner.” (Paragraph 8)

“You want to be the same as American girls on the outside, but inside you must always be Chinese.” (Paragraph 7)

Robert grunted hello, and I pretended he was not worthy of existence.” (Paragraph 4)

“At the end of the meal my father leaned back and belched loudly, thanking my mother for her fine cooking.” (Paragraph 6)

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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