Exploring Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan

Who did Amy fall in love with during the winter she turned 14?

• Her neighbor

• A family friend

• The minister's son

• Her classmate

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What did Amy pray for during Christmas?

• A trip to Disneyland

• A slim new American nose

• A new bike

• A new dress

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Why was Amy worried about the Christmas Eve dinner?

• She was embarrassed by her family's Chinese traditions

• She didn't like the food

• She didn't want to meet new people

• She was feeling unwell

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What did Amy's mother do to prepare for the dinner?

• Decorated the house

• Ordered food from a restaurant

• Cooked traditional Chinese dishes

• Bought a roasted turkey

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Which dish did Amy's father offer her during the dinner?

• Squid

• Fish cheek

• Roasted turkey

• Sweet potatoes

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How did Amy feel during the dinner?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Proud

• Embarrassed

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What did Amy's father do to show he was satisfied with the meal?

• Clapped his hands

• Belched loudly

• Smiled

• Gave a toast

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What gift did Amy's mother give her after the dinner?

• A pair of shoes

• A mini skirt in beige tweed

• A necklace

• A new book

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What lesson did Amy's mother want her to learn?

• To be proud of her Chinese heritage

• To make new friends

• To always be polite

• To work hard in school

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When did Amy fully appreciate her mother's lesson?

• Immediately after the dinner

• Many years later

• The next day

• When she turned 18

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