What was the author's purpose of writing "Fish Cheeks"?

to tell a funny story about a life lesson

Why is Tan upset that her parents invited the minister's family for dinner?

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

Which of the following is the best example of Descriptive Language?

She was pulling black veins out of fleshy prawns.

What is the main conclusion of the research report?

It is important for families to eat together

information that someone has gathered

What does Tan's mother want to teach her daughter?

to be proud of her Chinese customs

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Edge A Orange Book Unit 2, Cluster 2 Test

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"Do Family Meals Matter?" and "Fish Cheeks"

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1
The main purpose of a research report is to
tell a story
give information
explain a chart
give a history lesson
2
According to the report, some teens do not value family meals because they
often skip dinner
enjoy eating in restaurants
do not have enough time
do not know how to cook
3
Appreciate means
value
receive
apply
share
4
To consume food means to
eat it
buy it
grow it
cook it
5
What was the author's purpose of writing "Fish Cheeks"?
to give advice on dating a minister's son
to show that her mother is a good cook
to describe a traditional Chinese dinner
to tell a funny story about a life lesson
6
Why is Tan upset that her parents invited the minister's family for dinner?
She will have to give a present to the minister's son
She would rather go out with her friends
She doesn't want them to see that her family is different
She doesn't want to help her mother cook a large meal
7
Which is true about an anecdote?
It is longer than a memoir
It is narrative fiction
It is mostly about one event
It is less personal than a memoir
8
Which of the following is the best example of Descriptive Language?
She was pulling black veins out of fleshy prawns.
I was stunned into silence for the rest of the night.
I fell in love with the minister's son.
Dinner threw me deeper into despair
9
Beneficial means
truthful
beautiful
helpful
partial
10
What is the main conclusion of the research report?
Fried foods are not as healthy as vegetables are
It is important for families to eat together
People in all societies share food with each other
Many teens enjoy eating with their friends
11
Data means information that is
old and no longer useful
collected and organized
shared and discussed at dinner
difficult to read and understand
12
Which RS Q "How would I feel if I were sitting at the table when the author's father burped?"
On your own
Author and You
13
Which of these does an author use to support his or her purpose in a research report?
facts
memories
characters
opinions
14
How does Amy Tan feel during dinner?
sad
happy
ashamed
miserable
15
Research
a place where someone has lived
information that someone has gathered
a problem that someone has hada
a question that someone has asked
16
Which RS uses this type of question "Why does Tan say that she wanted a slim American nose."
Author and You
On Your Own
17
What does Tan's mother want to teach her daughter?
to enjoy eating strange food
to be proud of her Chinese customs
to use American table manners
to share holidays with her family
18
What is a clue that "Fish Cheeks" is a true story about Tan?
She uses first-person pronouns
She talks about a family occasion
She uses descriptive language
She uses quotes from characters
19
A united team is one that
works together
becomes famous
finishes last
plays a fair game
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A survey is a
poll
fact
result
guess

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