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What primary reason did the author have for deciding to write stories with her mother as the imagined reader?
How does the author describe her mother's English?
Why might Asian-American students be steered into math and science, according to the author's observations?
The author believes that math tests have only one correct answer, making them more precise than English tests.
The author's mother was satisfied with the hospital's handling of her brain tumor diagnosis appointment.
The author felt respect and acceptance regarding her mother's English during her childhood.
Explain how the author uses multiple forms of English in her writing and why.
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What challenge did the author face in school related to English tests, and how did it differ from her performance in math?
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How did the author and her mother handle situations when her mother's English was not taken seriously?
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What does the author believe is a common perception of 'broken' English?
What role did the author often fulfill for her mother during phone calls?
The author felt embarrassed by her mother's English during her childhood.
The author's writing style aims to reflect her mother's command of English accurately.
Describe how the author relates her academic journey to perceptions of language ability.
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How does the author feel about the term 'limited English' as a descriptor for her mother's speech?
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