Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan Quiz

What is the main conflict in the story?

• Amy is angry at her parents

• Amy struggles with being proud of her cultural identity

• Robert refuses to come to dinner

• Amy doesn’t like Chinese food

What is Amy’s initial reaction when she hears Robert is coming to dinner?

• She is thrilled and eager to impress him

• She is nervous and embarrassed

• She wants to cancel the dinner

• She invites her friends too

Why does Amy find the dinner embarrassing?

• The house is messy

• Her relatives argue loudly

• The food and customs are very traditional

• Robert criticizes the food

What does Amy’s mother serve that symbolises love in Chinese culture?

• Dumplings

• Fish cheeks

• Longevity noodles

• Sticky rice cake

How does Robert react during the dinner?

• He seems disgusted

• He is loud and disrespectful

• He is quiet and polite

• He refuses to eat anything

Which of the following dishes is mentioned in the story?

• Fried rice

• Roasted chicken

• Tofu

• Turkey

How does Amy describe her parents’ behavior during the dinner?

• Formal and polite

• Loud and embarrassing

• Silent and distant

• Strict and serious

What does Amy wish for during the dinner?

• That Robert would leave

• That her family was more American

• That the dinner would never end

• That she could introduce more dishes

Why does Amy’s mother tell her “your only shame is to have shame”?

• To make Amy feel guilty

• To express disappointment

• To teach her to take pride in her culture

• To remind her to be polite

When does Amy begin to appreciate the meaning of that dinner?

• Right after the dinner ends

• A few years later

• During a conversation with Robert

• When her mother apologizes