Question 1

What was the main reason the narrator felt embarrassed during the Christmas dinner?

Accepted Answer

She was worried that her cultural food would disappoint Robert.

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She felt her parents were rude.

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She didn't like the food her mother prepared.

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She was upset about the noisy relatives.

Question 2

What type of food did the narrator’s mother prepare for Christmas dinner?

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Chinese food

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Italian food

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Mexican food

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American food

Question 3

How did Robert react to the food during dinner?

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He grimaced.

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He asked for more food.

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He smiled happily.

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He didn't eat any food.

Question 4

What did the narrator’s father do that surprised Robert and the minister's family?

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He belched loudly after dinner.

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He argued with the relatives.

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He refused to eat any food.

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He complimented the food too much.

Question 5

What gift did the narrator's mother give her?

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A miniskirt in beige tweed.

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A cookbook.

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A traditional Chinese dress.

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A pair of chopsticks.

Question 6

What did the narrator’s mother mean by saying, 'Your only shame is to have shame'?

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One should not feel ashamed of their cultural identity.

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It is bad to be proud of yourself.

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Shame is a good feeling to have.

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You should always try to fit in.

Question 7

What event triggered the narrator's strong feelings of embarrassment?

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Christmas dinner with the minister's family.

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A birthday party.

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A school event.

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A family reunion.

Question 8

What did the narrator do when she first saw Robert at dinner?

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She pretended he was not worthy of existence.

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She greeted him warmly.

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She ignored him completely.

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She asked him to help with the dishes.

Question 9

What was the narrator's initial reaction to her mother's cooking?

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She cried.

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She complimented her mother.

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She tried to change the menu.

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She cheered with joy.

Question 10

How did the narrator's perspective on her mother's lesson change over the years?

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She came to appreciate her mother's lesson about cultural pride.

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She forgot about the lesson entirely.

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She became embarrassed about being Chinese.

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She completely rejected her mother's views.

Question 11

What did the narrator pray for during Christmas?

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A blond-haired boy named Robert

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A new dress

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To be American

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A Christmas turkey

Question 12

How did the narrator feel about the food served at Christmas dinner?

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Embarrassed and disappointed

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Indifferent

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Excited and happy

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Proud

Question 13

What was one of the dishes mentioned that the narrator's mother prepared?

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Whole steamed fish

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Pizza

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Roasted turkey

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Spaghetti

Question 14

What was the narrator's father's explanation for his loud belch at the dinner?

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It is a polite Chinese custom to show satisfaction

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He was joking

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He was being rude

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He was trying to impress Robert

Question 15

How did the narrator feel about Robert's reaction to the meal?

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Stunned and embarrassed

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Angry and frustrated

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Indifferent

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Proud and happy

Question 16

What gift did the narrator's mother give her for Christmas?

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A miniskirt in beige tweed

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A pair of boots

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A necklace

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A sweater

Question 17

What lesson did the narrator's mother want to convey?

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To be proud of her Chinese identity

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To avoid her relatives

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To dress like American girls

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To forget her culture

Question 18

What did the narrator think of her relatives' behavior at the dinner?

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Embarrassing

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Respectful

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Funny

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Charming

Question 19

How did the narrator describe the prawns being prepared?

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Pulling black veins out of the backs

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Grilling on a barbecue

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Boiling in water

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Frying in oil

Question 20

What was Robert's family doing while the narrator's family was eating?

Accepted Answer

Waiting patiently for the platters to be passed

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Eating quickly

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Talking loudly

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Laughing

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