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Which excerpt from “Fish Cheeks” uses figurative language?

A
What would he think of our noisy Chinese relatives who lacked proper American manners?
B
On Christmas Eve I saw that my mother had outdone herself in creating a strange menu.
C
A plate of squid, their backs crisscrossed with knife markings so they resembled bicycle tires.
D
My relatives murmured with pleasure when my mother brought out the whole steamed fish.
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Read the sentence from "Fish Cheeks.” What terrible disappointment would he feel upon seeing not a roasted turkey and sweet potatoes, but Chinese food? The description in this sentence

A
contains details to describe what Robert may see and feel on Christmas Eve.
B
contains a simile comparing roasted turkey and sweet potatoes to Chinese food.
C
uses figurative language to describe the disappointment Robert may feel.
D
uses precise language that appeals to the reader's senses of sight and taste.
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Which sentence from “Fish Cheeks” is meant to teach readers what Amy Tan's family is like?

A
When I found out that my parents had invited the minister’s family over for Christmas Eve dinner, I cried.
B
What would he think of our noisy Chinese relatives who lacked proper American manners?
C
On Christmas Eve I saw that my mother had outdone herself in creating a strange menu.
D
And then they arrived—the minister’s family and all my relatives in a clamor of doorbells and rumpled Christmas packages.
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Read the excerpt from "Fish Cheeks.” At the end of the meal, my father leaned back and belched loudly, thanking my mother for her fine cooking. "It’s a polite Chinese custom to show you are satisfied,” explained my father to our astonished guests. Robert was looking at his plate with a reddened face. The minister managed to muster up a quiet burp. Which statement best describes the purpose and effect of this excerpt?

A
It entertains readers by revealing how much Tan's father ate and causes them to wonder if it is really a Chinese custom to belch after a meal.
B
It entertains readers by showing how amusing Tan's father is and causes them to laugh at Robert's embarrassment.
C
It teaches readers about an interesting Chinese custom and causes them to determine that the minister is trying to be polite.
D
It teaches readers how skilled Tan's mother is at cooking and causes them to want to eat Chinese food.
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Read the sentence from “Fish Cheeks.” She was pulling black veins out of the backs of fleshy prawns. The description in this sentence

A
uses figurative language to describe the prawns.
B
contains a detail that appeals to the sense of taste.
C
contains a simile that compares prawns to flesh.
D
uses precise language to describe what Tan saw.
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Read the excerpt from "Fish Cheeks.” After everyone had gone, my mother said to me, "You want to be the same as American girls on the outside.” She handed me an early gift. It was a miniskirt in beige tweed. "But inside you must always be Chinese. You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.” Which statement best describes the purpose and effect of this excerpt?

A
It entertains readers by sharing an exciting time when Tan received a special gift and causes them to think she will feel better.
B
It entertains readers by revealing Tan's feelings about being an immigrant and causes them to wonder if her perspective will change.
C
It teaches readers that Tan looks different from American girls and causes them to determine that her mother wants to change that.
D
It teaches readers how American culture is different from Chinese culture and causes them to question if Chinese girls wear miniskirts.
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Which sentence about Amy Tan's mother in “Fish Cheeks” has the most positive connotation?

A
On Christmas Eve I saw that my mother had outdone herself in creating a strange menu.
B
She was pulling black veins out of the backs of fleshy prawns.
C
After everyone had gone, my mother said to me, “You want to be the same as American girls on the outside.”
D
For Christmas Eve that year, she had chosen all my favorite foods.
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Which excerpt from “Fish Cheeks” uses a simile?

A
He was not Chinese, but as white as Mary in the manger.
B
What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas?
C
Robert grunted hello, and I pretended he was not worthy of existence.
D
Robert and their family waited patiently for platters to be passed to them.
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Which sentence from "Fish Cheeks” is meant to entertain readers?

A
A slimy rock cod with bulging fish eyes that pleaded not to be thrown into a pan of hot oil.
B
She was pulling black veins out of the backs of fleshy prawns.
C
Robert and their family waited patiently for platters to be passed to them.
D
My relatives murmured with pleasure when my mother brought out the whole steamed fish.
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If Amy Tan, the author of “Fish Cheeks,” wrote a text titled "Foods for Chinese Holiday Entertaining," what would her purpose most likely be?

A
to convince readers to taste Chinese foods offered at holiday parties
B
to express her opinion about the taste of her mother's Chinese dishes
C
to express her feelings about serving Chinese food for Christmas dinner
D
to describe the Chinese dishes commonly served at holiday meals

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