Fish Cheeks

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What type of food was served during the Christmas Eve dinner in 'Fish Cheeks'?

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Chinese food.

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

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She wanted to disappear.

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What lesson did the narrator realize her mother was teaching her years later?

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It was her mother's way of teaching her a lesson.

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What action did the narrator's father take to show he enjoyed the meal?

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He belched loudly.

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What was the narrator's feeling about having the minister's family over for dinner?

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Worried.

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What is the main theme of 'Fish Cheeks'?

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Cultural identity and acceptance.

Front

What does the fish cheek symbolize in the story?

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Cultural heritage and family traditions.

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How does the narrator's perspective change from childhood to adulthood in the story?

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She learns to appreciate her cultural background.

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What does the narrator's embarrassment at the dinner reveal about her character?

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It shows her struggle with cultural identity.

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What role does the setting play in 'Fish Cheeks'?

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It highlights the contrast between American and Chinese cultures.