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Read this excerpt from "The All-American Slurp." When the main courses were finished, Mother brought out a platter of fruit. "I hope you weren't expecting a sweet dessert," she said. "Since the Chinese don't eat dessert, I didn't think to prepare any." "Oh, I couldn't possibly eat dessert!" cried Mrs. Gleason. "I'm simply stuffed!" How does this event support the resolution of the story?

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This question is missing the answer choices. I was able to find them online. They are as follows:

How does this event support the resolution of the story?

A. It proves that the neighbors practice healthy eating habits.

B. It suggests that Mrs. Lin wants to teach people Chinese cooking.

C. It shows that the Lins have successfully hosted their American friends.

D. It illustrates that the Lins and Gleasons have similar ideas about desserts.

Answer:

The even supports the resolution of the story because:

C. It shows that the Lins have successfully hosted their American friends.

Step-by-step explanation:

The story we are analyzing here was written by Chinese-born American author Lensey Namioka, born in 1929 in Beijing, China.

"The All-American Slurp" is narrated by the daughter of the Lin family. Ever since they immigrated to the U.S., the narrator has been embarrassed by her family's behavior and etiquette. Their habits are seen as strange, and the narrator is often mortified. At a dinner at the Gleasons' house, for instance, her family behaves in a way that draws everyone's attention to them.

However, once the tables are turned, the narrator learns that there is nothing wrong with her or her family. It is all a matter of culture. When the Gleasons come to dine at her house, it is their etiquette that is inadequate. At first, the narrator was worried that her family would make a fool of themselves. But it is the Gleasons who have a hard time adjusting to the different customs. Yet, in spite of the differences and difficulties, the Gleasons have a great time and eat with glee. Thus, the Lins successfully host their American friends.

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