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What impact did the author's mother's English have on her perception of her?
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How does the author describe her mother's English?
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What did the author do when her mother had trouble communicating?
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Why does the author think her mother's English limited her own possibilities?
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What did the author initially major in during college?
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What change did the author make in her writing approach?
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What was the author's mother's reaction to her book?
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What is the author's profession?
Which book is mentioned in the author's talk?
Why did the author feel uncomfortable during the talk when her mother was present?
How does the author describe her mother's English?
What impact did the author's mother's English have on her perception of her mother?
What did the author do when her mother had trouble communicating on the phone?
What does the author suggest about the relationship between language and identity?
What does the author mean by 'family talk'?
What did the author score in English tests compared to math?
How does the author feel about the term 'broken English'?
What does the author imply about Asian Americans in literature?
What was the author's approach to writing stories for her mother?
Why does the author consider the English she uses with her mother a 'language of intimacy'?
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How did the author's experience with English tests reflect her relationship with language?
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What does the author suggest about the role of family language in shaping a child's language skills?