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What was Mario’s initial concern about Chester's diet?
What was Mario’s initial concern about Chester's diet?
Who did Mario seek out for help regarding Chester?
Who did Mario seek out for help regarding Chester?
What did Sai Fong's friend look like?
What did Sai Fong's friend look like?
What action did Mario take first when he got to Sai Fong’s shop?
What action did Mario take first when he got to Sai Fong’s shop?
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What did Mario observe about the kitchen when he entered?
What did Mario observe about the kitchen when he entered?
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What did Mario and Sai Fong's friend do when they met?
What did Mario and Sai Fong's friend do when they met?
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What was on the table laid out for dinner?
What was on the table laid out for dinner?
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What did Mario think about his interaction with the old gentleman?
What did Mario think about his interaction with the old gentleman?
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What dish was described as having all kinds of green vegetables and pieces of diced chicken?
What dish was described as having all kinds of green vegetables and pieces of diced chicken?
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What was Mario's initial experience with Chinese food before meeting Sai Fong?
What was Mario's initial experience with Chinese food before meeting Sai Fong?
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How did Chester, the cricket, express his joy while eating?
How did Chester, the cricket, express his joy while eating?
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What problem did Mario bring up regarding his cricket?
What problem did Mario bring up regarding his cricket?
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What did Sai Fong bring out for dessert?
What did Sai Fong bring out for dessert?
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What colors were the robes that Sai Fong and Mario wore?
What colors were the robes that Sai Fong and Mario wore?
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What did Sai Fong use to assist Mario in learning chopsticks?
What did Sai Fong use to assist Mario in learning chopsticks?
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How did Sai Fong and the Chinese gentleman react to Chester's chirping?
How did Sai Fong and the Chinese gentleman react to Chester's chirping?
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What type of tea did Mario correctly identify when Sai Fong lifted the lid?
What type of tea did Mario correctly identify when Sai Fong lifted the lid?
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What did Mario say whenever Sai Fong asked if he wanted more food?
What did Mario say whenever Sai Fong asked if he wanted more food?
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Flashcards
Chester's diet is wrong
Chester's diet is wrong
The state of being unhealthy or poorly fed due to an inappropriate diet.
Sai Fong is a cricket expert
Sai Fong is a cricket expert
An expert in crickets, likely someone who knows about their care and feeding.
Sai Fong's shop is in Chinatown
Sai Fong's shop is in Chinatown
A traditional Chinese restaurant with a focus on authentic cuisine.
Sai Fong's friend
Sai Fong's friend
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Bowing in Chinese culture
Bowing in Chinese culture
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Cricket food
Cricket food
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Chinese Language
Chinese Language
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This is the boy with the cricket
This is the boy with the cricket
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Chow mein
Chow mein
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Chow yuk
Chow yuk
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Kumquat
Kumquat
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Pan-fried noodles
Pan-fried noodles
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Saucer
Saucer
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Fried rice
Fried rice
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Chop suey
Chop suey
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Duck with pineapples
Duck with pineapples
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Chinese meal
Chinese meal
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White clay pipe
White clay pipe
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Study Notes
Mario's Cricket Problem
- Mario takes Chester, his cricket, to Sai Fong, a Chinese expert, seeking advice on Chester's unusual diet.
- Chester's unusual diet consisted of eating two-dollar bills.
- Mario believed Chester was not getting the proper nutrition.
Meeting Sai Fong
- Mario visits Sai Fong's shop late in the evening.
- The shop is exceptionally well designed with fine china plates, and a black cast-iron stove.
- Sai Fong and an old Chinese gentleman are present.
- They are all greeted with a traditional bow.
- Sai Fong and the old Chinese gentleman initially engage in Chinese conversation.
- Sai Fong confirms he knows about crickets.
Chinese Dinner
- Mario and the Chinese gentlemen are served a magnificent Chinese meal including:
- Chow yuk (Chinese vegetable dish)
- Fried rice with pork
- Chow mein
- Duck cooked with pineapple
- Tea
- They are offered candied kumquats for dessert
- Mario initially struggles with chopsticks, but learns to use them during the meal.
- Chester is curiously served tiny portions of each dish.
- Chester enjoyed the chow yuk (vegetables).
Conversation and Solution
- Mario explains Chester's unusual diet of two-dollar bills.
- Sai Fong explains the issue to the old Chinese man.
- The old man appears to consider the problem.
- Sai Fong, after reading from a book, finds a solution to Chester’s diet.
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Description
Join Mario as he seeks advice from Sai Fong about his cricket Chester's unusual diet. Experience a delightful evening filled with authentic Chinese cuisine and cultural interactions. Discover how Mario learns to navigate this culinary adventure while addressing his cricket's dietary needs.