Why doesn't the narrator want her mom to make Chinese food for Christmas dinner?
Becuase she is embarassed; she wants to have an American culture
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How does Amy Tan describe food in the third paragraph? What does it say about her opinion towards her culture at the beginning of the story
She is embarassed of her culture; She is not proud; She describes the food as disgusting
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Who did the narrator's parents invite to their home?
The minister and his family
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What is the name of the boy the narrator has a crush on?
Robert
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What foods does the narrator think Robert and his family will expect at dinner?
Roast turkey and sweet potatoes
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What are some of the Chinese foods the narrator's mom makes for dinner?
Prawns, Cod, Tofu, Mushrooms, Fish & Squid
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"A plate of squid, their backs crisscrossed with knife markings so they resembled bicycle tires." This is an example of what type of figurative language?
A metaphor
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What is the overall message or theme of this story?
Being a teenager and not understanding your family; Variety of cultures; Fitting in; Family
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What is something the narrator's family does while eating that embarasses her?
They share their food.
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How does the narrator feel about her mother (at 14)?
She is embarassed/angry
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"Robert and his family waited patiently for platters to be passed to them." What type of sentence is this (SIMPLE/COMPOUND/COMPLEX)
Simple
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What is ironic about the last line of the story?
It is ironic because Amy Tan was initially embarassed about the food being served, but we come to find these are her favorites.
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Why did the narrator say she "wanted to disappear" after her father offered her the fish eye?
Because she was so embarassed that her dad mentioned this was her favorite food.
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What did the narrator's mom give her as an early Christmas gift?
A miniskirt
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Who says, 'You must be proud you are different.' ?
