What lesson does Amy Tan learn?

She should be proud of her roots and heritage.

Why does Amy feel nervous about having Robert and his family over for dinner?

She is ashamed of her Chinese culture and family.

What is the main conclusion of the research report?

It is important for families to eat together.

information that someone has gathered.

Which of these is a clue that "Fish Cheeks" is a true story about Amy Tan?

She uses first-person pronouns.

Which of these is true about a memoir?

It is written about a memory in one's life.

Amy Tan wrote "Fish Cheeks" in order to

tell a funny story about a life lesson.

Why does Tan cry when she finds out her parents invited Robert and his family to dinner?

She doesn't want Robert to see that her family is different.

According to the report, what happens when meals are shared?

People feel closer to each other.

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Do Family Meals Matter? and "Fish Cheeks"

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1
What lesson does Amy Tan learn?
There is no shame in being ashamed.
She will never truly be accepted as an American.
She should be proud of her roots and heritage.
She needs to work harder at looking American.
2
Why does Amy feel nervous about having Robert and his family over for dinner?
She is ashamed of her Chinese culture and family.
She thinks Robert will laugh at her fish cheeks.
She thinks Robert will not like her mom's cooking.
She doesn't want him to see her messy house.
3
What is the main conclusion of the research report?
Many teens enjoy eating with their friends.
It is important for families to eat together.
People in all societies share food with each other.
Fried foods are not as healthy as vegetables are.
4
How does Amy feel during dinner?
tired
sad
ashamed
angry
5
Research is
information that someone has gathered.
a problem that someone has had.
a place where someone has lived.
a question that someone has asked.
6
To consume food means to
grow it
cook it
buy it
eat it
7
Which of these is a clue that "Fish Cheeks" is a true story about Amy Tan?
She talks about the family occasion.
She uses quotes from characters.
She uses first-person pronouns.
She uses descriptive language.
8
To appreciate means to
apply
value
share
receive
9
What is one food that Amy's family had for Christmas Eve dinner?
tacos
tofu
fish
soup
10
A united team is one that
finishes last
becomes famous
plays a fair game
works together
11
Which of these is true about a memoir?
It is written about a memory in one's life.
It is not about one's life.
It is not true.
It is narrative fiction.
12
A survey is a
research
result
fact
poll
13
Data means information that is
difficult to read and understand.
shared and discussed at dinner.
old and no longer useful.
collected and organized.
14
The main purpose of Do Family Meals Matter is to
give a history lesson
explain a chart
tell a story
give information
15
Amy Tan wrote "Fish Cheeks" in order to
tell a funny story about a life lesson.
give advice on dating a minister's son.
describe a traditional Chinese dinner.
show that her mother is a good cook.
16
Why does Tan cry when she finds out her parents invited Robert and his family to dinner?
She doesn't want Robert to see that her family is different.
She doesn't want to help her mother cook.
She will have to choose a present for Robert's family.
She would rather go out with her friends than stay at home.
17
According to the report, what happens when meals are shared?
The work of preparing food is easier.
Family members participate in fewer activities.
People feel closer to each other.
Meals become less important in people's lives.

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