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What is one reason the author uses different forms of English in her writing and conversations?
How did the author's perception of her mother's English change over time?
Why does the author believe Asian American students generally score better in math than English?
The author uses 'broken English' to describe her mother's language because she believes it is damaged and needs fixing.
The author's mother did not understand much English and was unable to manage her stockbroker without help.
The author intentionally writes with her mother as the envisioned reader to preserve the essence of her mother's language and thoughts.
Explain how the author's experiences with English tests differed from her experiences with math tests.
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What effect did the mother's English have on the author's self-perception and academic decisions?
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Describe the significance of the 'family talk' English the author uses with her mother and husband.
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What impact did the author's mother's English have on her perception of language during her childhood?
In which subject did the author generally perform better than in English during her school years?
The author believes that language seen as 'broken' is inherently inferior.
The author indicated that her mother's English was well understood by everyone around them without difficulty.
Discuss how the author's view of language changed as she grew older.
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What role did the author's upbringing play in her final decision to pursue writing?
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