Exploring Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan

In 'Fish Cheeks' by Amy Tan, a young Chinese-American girl named Amy is embarrassed by her family's traditional Chinese Christmas dinner when the minister's family, including her crush Robert, is invited. Amy worries about how Robert will perceive her family's customs. During the dinner, Amy feels ashamed of her family's behavior and food. Afterward, her mother gives her a miniskirt and teaches her to be proud of her Chinese heritage, emphasizing that the only shame is to have shame. Years later, Amy appreciates her mother's lesson and the significance of the dinner menu, which included all her favorite foods.

What is the title of the story being read?

• Amy's Dinner

• A Chinese Christmas

• The Minister's Son

• Fish Cheeks

What did Amy pray for during Christmas?

• A new dress

• A trip to America

• A slim new American nose

• A new bicycle

Why was Amy worried about the Christmas Eve dinner?

• She wanted to go out with friends

• She didn't want to eat Chinese food

• She was concerned about what Robert would think

• She didn't like Christmas

What unusual items did Amy's mother prepare for the dinner?

• Roasted turkey and sweet potatoes

• Hamburgers and fries

• Pizza and pasta

• Slimy rock cod and tofu

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

• Proud

• Happy

• Embarrassed

• Indifferent

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

• Sang a song

• Smiled

• Belched loudly

• Clapped his hands

What gift did Amy's mother give her?

• A new book

• A miniskirt in beige tweed

• A pair of shoes

• A necklace

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

• To cook Chinese food

• To never invite friends over

• To always follow American customs

• To be proud of being different

When did Amy fully appreciate her mother's lesson?

• Many years later

• When she turned 18

• The next day

• Immediately after the dinner

What was the true purpose behind the Christmas Eve menu?

• To impress the minister's family

• To show off Chinese cuisine

• To teach Amy a lesson

• To celebrate in a unique way