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Multiple Choice
1. B (Paragraph 2)
2. C (Paragraphs 3 and 21)
3. D (Paragraph 4)
4. A (Paragraph 7)
5. B (Paragraph 8)
6. D (Paragraph 15)
7. B (Paragraph 17)
8. C (Paragraph 18)
Long Answer
1. Language tests cannot capture language’s intent, passion, imagery, and rhythm because the tests are based on the correct answers rather than the illustration of critical or creative thinking. (Paragraph 21)
2. Tan’s mother’s opinion of her writing is more important than any critic’s because Tan’s goal as a writer is to communicate in the language of her Chinese American family, particularly in her mother’s language. (Paragraph 22)
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