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? It proves that the neighbors practice healthy eating habits. It suggests that Mrs. Lin wants to teach people Chinese cooking. It shows that the Lins have successfully hosted their American friends. It illustrates that the Lins and Gleasons have similar ideas about desserts.

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Joseph Sheppard

12 January, 12:30

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Keegan Mccall · Answer 1

It illustrates that the Lins and Gleasons have similar ideas about desserts; They both did not want to eat dessert.