Fish Cheeks

What is the main idea of the personal narrative called "Fish Cheeks"?

• A girl who is in love with the minister's son but cannot date him

• A girl who is embarrassed to have guests over for dinner due to her cultural differences

• A girl who moved to the United States from China

• A girl who feels left out because she is Chinese

Why did Amy want to "disappear"?

• She was embarrassed because she belched in front of Robert

• She was embarrassed about the way her family members were eating

• She had a zit on her forehead

• She dropped her plate while serving food

Which of the following quotes best hints toward the lesson (theme) of the story?

• For Christmas Eve that year, she had chosen all my favorite foods.

• My relatives licked the ends of their chopsticks and reached across the table...

• You must be proud you are different.

• I fell in love with the minister's son when I turned fourteen.

How does the narrator’s point of view affect how the events are described in the passage?

• She is nervous to have the boy she likes over for Christmas dinner, and so the text focuses entirely on the boy’s reactions.

• She is bored with her family’s old Chinese traditions and wants to try newmodern customs, and this affects how she focuses on being more “American.”

• She is excited to have the minister’s son over for Christmas, and this excitement causes her to criticize every little detail of her mother’s cooking.

• She is embarrassed by her family’s Chinese customs, and this shame influences how she describes the food and her family’s behavior.

Which of the following best describes the setting of "Fish Cheeks"?

• A Chinese restaurant in the 1980s

• Amy's family home during a Christmas dinner

• A school in China

• A church gathering

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the significance of the mother's advice at the end of "Fish Cheeks"?

• It shows her lack of understanding of her daughter's feelings.

• It highlights the generational gap between them.

• It serves as a turning point for the narrator's acceptance of her culture.

• It emphasizes the mother's strictness.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the Christmas dinner in "Fish Cheeks" symbolize?

• The blending of different cultures

• The importance of family traditions

• The joy of holiday celebrations

• The challenges of cooking

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• The importance of wealth

• The challenges of adolescence

• Cultural identity and acceptance

• The benefits of education

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In "Fish Cheeks," how does Amy Tan feel about her Chinese heritage at the beginning of the story?

• Proud and happy

• Embarrassed and ashamed

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Curious and eager to learn more

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the author use figurative language to enhance the theme of cultural identity in "Fish Cheeks"?

• By using metaphors to compare cultural differences

• By describing the dinner with vivid imagery to highlight cultural pride

• By employing similes to show Amy's changing feelings towards her culture

• All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking