Exploring Themes in 'Fish Cheeks' by Amy Tan

What is the purpose of the word splash in the introduction?

• To summarize the story

• To get students excited about the story

• To explain the setting

• To provide a list of characters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the word 'minister' refer to in the vocabulary section?

• A business manager

• A school principal

• A church leader

• A government official

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'shabby' mean as explained in the vocabulary section?

• Expensive

• In poor condition

• Modern

• Luxurious

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the main character's initial reaction to her parents inviting the minister's family for Christmas Eve dinner?

• She is upset

• She is excited

• She is indifferent

• She is confused

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the protagonist's mother prepare for Christmas Eve dinner?

• Burgers and fries

• Pizza and pasta

• Roasted turkey and sweet potatoes

• A traditional Chinese menu

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

How does the protagonist feel during the dinner with the minister's family?

• Embarrassed and wanting to disappear

• Excited and talkative

• Proud and happy

• Indifferent and bored

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the protagonist's father do to show satisfaction with the meal?

• Gives a speech

• Belches loudly

• Sings a song

• Claps his hands

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What gift does the protagonist's mother give her after the dinner?

• A pair of shoes

• A new book

• A mini skirt in beige tweed

• A necklace

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What lesson does the protagonist's mother want her to learn?

• To always follow American customs

• To never invite guests for dinner

• To be proud of being different

• To be ashamed of her heritage

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When does the protagonist fully appreciate her mother's lesson?

• Never

• During the dinner

• Many years later

• Immediately after the dinner

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3