because she realizes her parents were attempting to help her transition in to America by giving her all of her favorite foods
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What occurred during Christmas Eve dinner that caused Amy's despair?
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her family observed Chinese customs
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Which of these words best describes the overall tone of this piece?
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reflective
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What is Tan's purpose in writing this memory?
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As a mature adult, she realizes the significance behind her experiences.
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What does the "beige tweed miniskirt" that Amy Tan's mother gave her for Christmas symbolize in the passage?
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American culture
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Why does Tan use a colon in the following sentence: :The kitchen was littered with appalling mounds of raw food: A slimy rock cod with bulging eyes that pleaded not to be thrown into a pan of hot oil"?
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to indicate a list of items
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What did Tan's mother mean when she said to Amy, "Your only shame is to have shame"?
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Her mother is attempting to point out that Amy should not be embarrassed about her culture.
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