Exploring Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan

Exploring Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan

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English

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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In 'Fish Cheeks' by Amy Tan, a young Chinese-American girl named Amy is embarrassed by her family's traditional Chinese Christmas dinner when the minister's family, including her crush Robert, is invited. Amy worries about how Robert will perceive her family's customs. During the dinner, Amy feels ashamed of her family's behavior and food. Afterward, her mother gives her a miniskirt and teaches her to be proud of her Chinese heritage, emphasizing that the only shame is to have shame. Years later, Amy appreciates her mother's lesson and the significance of the dinner menu, which included all her favorite foods.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of the story being read?

Amy's Dinner

A Chinese Christmas

The Minister's Son

Fish Cheeks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Amy pray for during Christmas?

A new dress

A trip to America

A slim new American nose

A new bicycle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Amy worried about the Christmas Eve dinner?

She wanted to go out with friends

She didn't want to eat Chinese food

She was concerned about what Robert would think

She didn't like Christmas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual items did Amy's mother prepare for the dinner?

Roasted turkey and sweet potatoes

Hamburgers and fries

Pizza and pasta

Slimy rock cod and tofu

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Amy feel when her father offered her the fish cheek?

Proud

Happy

Embarrassed

Indifferent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Sang a song

Smiled

Belched loudly

Clapped his hands

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gift did Amy's mother give her?

A new book

A miniskirt in beige tweed

A pair of shoes

A necklace

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