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Starlight

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What influence did Tan's mother's language have on Tan's life?
 
  a. it made her uncomfortable and afraid to express herself
 
  b. it caused her to be more critical of other people's speaking and writing
  c. it shaped her views, understanding, and thinking ability

Question 2

What does the author mean when he writes, sitting on the summer-night porch was so good, so easy and so reassuring that it could never be done away with
 
  a. that the swing was the reason the family stayed together
 
  b. that the swing was part of a larger tradition
  c. that the swing was very entertaining



Mollythedog

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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