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What does the author mean by "all the Englishes I grew up with" in the context of the passage?
Why did the author describe her mother's English as sometimes being labeled 'broken' or 'limited' English with discomfort?
What was the primary reason the author had to pretend to be her mother on the phone?
The author believes that the English language she uses with her mother is the same as the standard English learned in school.
According to the passage, Asian American students tend to perform better on math achievement tests than on English tests.
The author’s mother spoke perfect, unaccented English in all situations, according to the passage.
How did the author’s perception of her mother’s English change over time?
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What role did the author’s mother’s English play in shaping the author’s writing style?
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Why does the author think there are fewer Asian Americans in creative writing programs compared to math and science fields?
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What was one outcome of the author's early education regarding language?
The author's mother always spoke perfect English, regardless of the situation.
What significance did the author attribute to her mother’s unique way of speaking English?
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In what ways did the author's mother's English influence the author's perspective on educational testing?
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