Fish Cheeks Quiz

What is the main idea of the story "Fish Cheeks"?

• Learning how to cook traditional dishes

• The importance of accepting one's culture

• A detailed guide on fishing techniques

• The process of making friends in a new country

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why does the narrator feel embarrassed during the dinner in "Fish Cheeks"?

• Because she doesn't like fish

• Because of the loud noises her family makes

• Because she is not familiar with the guests

• Because she is worried her American crush might not understand her family's Chinese customs

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can we infer about the narrator's feelings towards her own culture at the beginning of "Fish Cheeks"?

• She is proud of it

• She is indifferent to it

• She is ashamed of it

• She is curious about it

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character trait best describes the narrator's mother in "Fish Cheeks"?

• Indifferent

• Understanding

• Judgmental

• Unsympathetic

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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

How does "Fish Cheeks" explore the theme of cultural identity?

• By showing the narrator's journey of accepting her heritage

• By comparing different fishing techniques

• By detailing a traditional Chinese recipe

• By highlighting the differences in dining etiquette

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the fish cheeks symbolize in the story?

• A family secret

• The narrator's love for seafood

• Acceptance and pride in one's culture

• A misunderstanding between cultures

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the narrator's perspective on her culture change by the end of "Fish Cheeks"?

• She becomes more critical of it

• She wishes to adopt another culture

• She grows to appreciate and accept it

• It remains unchanged

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What can we infer about the American boy's reaction to the dinner?

• He was eager to try new foods

• He was uncomfortable and confused

• He thoroughly enjoyed the meal

• He was indifferent to the cultural differences

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

In "Fish Cheeks," how does the author use figurative language to enhance the story?

• By using metaphors to compare the dinner to a ceremony

• By describing the food with vivid imagery to evoke the senses

• By employing hyperbole to exaggerate the narrator's embarrassment

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the narrator's realization about the beauty of her culture teach the reader?

• The importance of culinary skills

• The value of self-acceptance and cultural pride

• The necessity of conforming to societal norms

• The benefits of a multicultural society

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2