Exploring Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan

The video tutorial, presented by Pranam Yashrikam, discusses the short story 'Fish Cheeks' by Amy Tan. It begins with an introduction to Amy Tan, highlighting her career and notable works like 'The Joy Luck Club'. The story 'Fish Cheeks' is narrated, focusing on a young girl's embarrassment over her Chinese heritage during a Christmas dinner with a minister's family. The story conveys a message about cultural pride and the importance of embracing one's heritage. The tutorial concludes with an analysis of the story's themes, emphasizing that the only shame is feeling ashamed of one's culture.

What is the title of Amy Tan's first novel?

• Fish Cheeks

• The Joy Luck Club

• Rules of the Game

• The Kitchen God's Wife

What did Amy pray for during Christmas?

• A new bicycle

• A slim new American nose

• A new dress

• A trip to Disneyland

Which food item did Amy's mother prepare that had bulging eyes?

• Rock cod

• Tofu

• Prawns

• Squid

How did Amy's relatives behave during the dinner?

• They licked the end of their chopsticks

• They waited for platters to be passed

• They ate quietly

• They used forks and knives

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

• Belched loudly

• Said a prayer

• Gave a toast

• Clapped his hands

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

• A pair of shoes

• A mini skirt

• A necklace

• A new book

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

• To speak English fluently

• To be polite to guests

• To cook Chinese food

• To be proud of her Chinese heritage

What did Amy realize many years later about the Christmas Eve dinner?

• The dinner was a disaster

• Her relatives were rude

• Her mother had chosen all her favorite foods

• Robert liked the food

What is the main theme of 'Fish Cheeks'?

• Cultural pride and acceptance

• The joy of cooking

• The value of education

• The importance of family

What did Amy's mother say is the only shame?

• Not being successful

• Not having American manners

• Feeling shame about your culture

• Not speaking English