Fish Cheeks Comprehension Quiz

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of "Fish Cheeks"?

• A young girl learns to appreciate her cultural heritage despite initial embarrassment.

• A family struggles to adapt to American customs during a holiday dinner.

• A girl decides to change her cultural identity to fit in with her peers.

• A mother teaches her daughter how to cook traditional Chinese dishes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What inference can be made about the narrator's relationship with her mother?

• The narrator feels distant and misunderstood by her mother.

• The narrator and her mother have a close and understanding relationship.

• The narrator is afraid of her mother.

• The narrator's mother is indifferent to her feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose in describing the dinner scene in detail?

• To show the variety of Chinese dishes.

• To illustrate the narrator's embarrassment.

• To explain the process of cooking a traditional meal.

• To highlight the differences between Chinese and American dining customs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What can be inferred about the narrator's feelings towards Robert by the end of the story?

• She no longer cares about his opinion.

• She is still embarrassed in front of him.

• She wants to impress him with her cultural knowledge.

• She decides to avoid him in the future.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main idea of the narrator's mother's advice at the end of the story?

• To always be polite to guests.

• To be proud of one's cultural heritage.

• To learn how to cook traditional meals.

• To never invite friends over for dinner.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the author's purpose in writing "Fish Cheeks"?

• To entertain readers with a humorous story.

• To inform readers about Chinese New Year traditions.

• To share a personal experience about cultural identity.

• To persuade readers to try new foods.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Why does the author include the detail about the narrator's favorite foods being served at dinner?

• To show the narrator's love for Chinese food.

• To highlight the cultural differences between the narrator and her crush.

• To emphasize the narrator's internal conflict about her identity.

• To demonstrate the narrator's mother's cooking skills.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What can be inferred about the narrator's feelings towards her family's traditions by the end of the story?

• She remains embarrassed and ashamed.

• She gains a new appreciation for her cultural heritage.

• She decides to reject her family's traditions entirely.

• She feels indifferent about her family's customs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which detail from the story best supports the main idea?

• The narrator's mother cooks a traditional Chinese meal.

• The narrator's father burps loudly at the dinner table.

• The narrator's crush, Robert, is invited to dinner.

• The narrator's mother tells her to be proud of her heritage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main idea of "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan?

• The narrator's embarrassment about her family's cultural traditions.

• The narrator's dislike for American food.

• The narrator's desire to move to a new country.

• The narrator's love for Christmas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2