Plot Points
True or False: Amy appreciates what her parents did for her that Christmas not until many years later.
True; her mom showed her that you should stay true to yourself and should never be embarrassed of your culture; her mom made all of her favorite foods that year
How does Kaitlyn feel about her mother in the beginning?
Indifference
What do fish cheeks represent for Amy?
Embarrassed by her culture.
What literary device is used in "My mothers Garden" when she says "Her garden was a living rainbow."
It means that when she had her garden she was happy and full of life and it made her remember and feel like she was still in middle class. But when she lost her garden she was devastated.
What does Amy's dad do that made her wan't to disappear?
What is her dad belched after eating food because it is part of their Chinese culture to belch after eating your food to show you enjoyed their meal.
How does Amy feel about her parents at the end of the story?
What is she appreciated them for doing what they did and showing her to not be embarrassed about her culture
In fish cheeks what gift does the mom give Amy and what does it symbolize.
What is, Amy's mom gives her a skirt this shows that Amy's mom knows that she only wants to fit in; but it is important that she stays true to herself and
Why does Kaitlyn hide in her house when she gets home from school everyday?
What is she is embarrassed about where she lives
What are two reasons Amy is embarrassed about her family?
What is Amy's Mom invited her crush over for Christmas dinner; Her family made "embarrassing" foods for dinner; etc.
Why does Kaitlyn's mom hide that she has a computer and goes to school.
What is the housing project administrators make going to school part of your income; having a computer isn't allowed because they use up too much electricity.