Exploring The Joy Luck Club

Who is the author of "The Joy Luck Club"?

• Amy Tan

• Maxine Hong Kingston

• Jhumpa Lahiri

• Lisa See

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What is the primary setting of "The Joy Luck Club"?

• Beijing, China

• San Francisco, California

• New York City, New York

• Shanghai, China

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Which game do the mothers in "The Joy Luck Club" regularly play together?

• Poker

• Mahjong

• Chess

• Go

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What is the relationship between Jing-mei (June) Woo and Suyuan Woo?

• Sisters

• Mother and daughter

• Cousins

• Friends

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Which character is forced to leave her twin daughters behind in China during the war?

• An-mei Hsu

• Lindo Jong

• Suyuan Woo

• Ying-ying St. Clair

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Which of the following best describes the structure of "The Joy Luck Club"?

• A single, linear narrative

• A collection of interrelated stories

• A series of poems

• A play in three acts

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Why does Lindo Jong arrange a marriage for her daughter, Waverly?

• To fulfill a family tradition

• To ensure her daughter’s happiness

• To impress her friends

• To gain social status

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How does Waverly Jong’s success in chess affect her relationship with her mother?

• It brings them closer together

• It causes tension and competition

• It has no effect

• It makes her mother ignore her

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What is a recurring theme in "The Joy Luck Club"?

• The importance of wealth

• The conflict between generations

• The power of technology

• The dangers of war

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Which character struggles with her faith after the death of her son?

• Ying-ying St. Clair

• An-mei Hsu

• Suyuan Woo

• Lindo Jong

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