JLC First Half

In The Joy Luck Club, why does Jing-Mei's father say her mother died of a “thought too big to express”?

• It reflects his lack of understanding of her emotional pain
• He blames Jing-Mei for not helping her mother
• He believes her mother’s life was full of unspoken words and regrets
• It symbolizes the cultural gap between them

What role does the Joy Luck Club itself play in Jing-Mei’s life after her mother's death?

• It gives her a sense of belonging
• It forces her to confront her cultural identity
• It becomes a responsibility she wants to avoid
• It gives her a chance to make peace with her past

In Scar, how does Amy Tan use sensory imagery to describe the scene when An-Mei’s mother returns?

• She uses vivid sounds and smells to evoke a sense of discomfort
• She uses strong visual descriptions to show the intensity of the moment
• She focuses on tactile details to show An-Mei’s fear
• She uses metaphorical language to distance the reader from the tension

Why is the scar on An-Mei’s neck significant to her character development?

• It serves as a reminder of the pain her mother caused
• It symbolizes her transition from childhood to adulthood
• It is a physical marker of her complex relationship with her mother
• It represents the emotional distance between her and her family

In Rules of the Game, how does Waverly Jong’s understanding of chess serve as a metaphor for her relationships?

• Chess represents the complex strategies she must use to navigate her mother’s expectations
• Chess shows how she becomes emotionally distant from her peers
• Chess reflects her ability to control others in her life
• Chess mirrors her desire for independence from her family

How does Amy Tan use internal conflict to develop Waverly's character in Rules of the Game?

• She shows Waverly struggling with her own ambition and her desire for approval
• She uses Waverly’s fear of losing to shape her identity
• She highlights Waverly’s difficulty balancing chess with her cultural background
• She illustrates Waverly’s fear of failure through her relationships

In Half and Half, what narrative technique does Amy Tan use to explain Bing’s death?

• Flashback
• First-person reflection
• Multiple points of view
• Stream of consciousness

How does the drowning of Bing affect the structure of Half and Half?

• It serves as the emotional climax of Rose’s story
• It introduces a subplot about Rose’s childhood
• It is the catalyst for Rose’s inner growth and decision-making
• It marks a turning point in the family’s faith

In The Moon Lady, what is the significance of Ying-Ying losing her balance and falling into the lake?

• It symbolizes her loss of self-control and innocence
• It foreshadows her future emotional struggles
• It represents her rejection of her family’s expectations
• It shows her desire for independence

What is the function of the Moon Lady play within the chapter The Moon Lady?

• It introduces Ying-Ying to the idea of fate and destiny
• It highlights her fear of abandonment
• It reflects her desire to be found and understood
• It serves as a metaphor for her connection to her ancestors