Exploring Two Kinds by Amy Tan - Part 1

The transcript details the life of Amy Tan, focusing on her mother's aspirations for her to become a prodigy in America. Despite various attempts, including piano lessons with a deaf teacher, the daughter struggles with her mother's expectations. Ultimately, she rebels and realizes her own identity, choosing not to conform to her mother's dreams.

Where was Amy Tan born?

• New York

• California

• Florida

• Texas

What is the title of Amy Tan's most famous novel?

• Saving Fish from Drowning

• The Joy Luck Club

• The Bonesetter's Daughter

• The Kitchen God's Wife

What did the mother believe her daughter could achieve in America?

• Become a doctor

• Become a teacher

• Become a prodigy

• Become a scientist

What was the first prodigy path the mother tried for her daughter?

• Piano

• Chess

• Ballet

• Acting

What was the daughter's reaction to the various tests her mother gave her?

• Happy

• Frustrated

• Indifferent

• Excited

What did the daughter see in the mirror that made her feel powerful?

• A prodigy

• An ordinary girl

• An angry, powerful girl

• A sad, ugly girl

Who was Mr. Chong?

• A school teacher

• A ballet instructor

• A chess coach

• A retired piano teacher

Why was the daughter able to get away with mistakes during piano lessons?

• Mr. Chong was inexperienced

• Mr. Chong was too kind

• Mr. Chong was deaf

• Mr. Chong was not paying attention

Who was Waverly Jong?

• A chess champion

• A singer

• A piano prodigy

• A ballet dancer

What was the daughter's final resolve regarding her mother's pride?

• To practice harder

• To ignore her mother

• To stop her mother's foolish pride

• To become a prodigy