1、The Joy Luck Clubtold by Jing-mei Woo1. Why was Jing-mei taking part in the Joy Luck Club?Because her mother had died and she was asked by her father to be“the foucorner”thaet game2. How many Joy Luck Clubs have there been?There have been two Joy Luck Clubs.3. Why did Jing-meis mother form the Joy L

2、uck Club in Kweilin?She formed the club in Kweilin to give herself and some friends a diversion from the horrors of war.4. Why did the women in the club call it Joy Luck?Because the women hoped to be lucky, and that hope was their only joy5. What surprising information did Jing- mei finally learn fr

3、om her mothers storyabout leaving Kweilin?She finally realized that her mother had left her two daughters behind.6. How do the people at the San Francisco Joy Luck Club eat? They eat as though they had beenstarving.7. Why did“the aunties”-megiv$e1J2i0n0g in an envelope?They collected the money so th

4、at Jing-mei could go to China and meet her halfsisters.8. What do“the aunties”-mweai ntot Jteinllgher sisters in China?They want her to tell her half-sisters about her mother.9. What surprising thing does Jing- mei tell her“aunties”about her own mother?Jing-mei tells her“aunties”that she really does

5、nt know anything about hermother.10. What does Jing-mei promise“the aunties”at the end of the story?She promises that she will tell her sisters everything about her mother.Scar told by An-Mei Hsu1. What did An- meis mother do to become a ghost?An-meis mother became a ghost by showigndisrespect for h

6、er family.2. What did it mean in An- meis family to become a ghost?That everyone was forbidden to talk about the person3. Why did An- meis grandmother say bad things about her own grandchildren?She said bad things so that ghosts would think the children were not worth stealing.4. What happened to th

7、e greedy girl in An- meis grandmothers story? She grew fatter and fatter andfinally poisoned herself after refusing to say whose child she carried.5. In An-meis grandmothers stotryh,awphpaened to the little girl who refusedto listen to her elders?She refused her aunts request and a little ball fell

8、from her ear and all her brainspoured out.6. Why was An-mei told never to say her mothers name?Because to say her mothers ntoamspeitwoansher fathers grave7. In Scar, what is the definition of shou? Shou is having no respect for ancestors or family.8. What is An-meis“k-notwhing face”?It is the face s

9、he puts on when she doesnt want to reveal her true emotions.9. What does An-mei remember about her mother from when An-mei was four? She remembers thather mother returned to the family and was chased away the same night after An-mei was burned by thehot soup.10. After An-mei was burned, what did her

10、 grandmother tell her that made her get better fast?Her grandmother told her that her mother had left and would forget An-mei if An-mei didnt get betterfast.11. What does An-meis mother do to show her love and respect for her own mother?She returns to her family and cuts off a piece of her own flesh

11、, puts it in a soup, and serves it to her dyingmother.12. In the story, what does An-mei learn from her own mother?She learns that ones love and respect for ones mother is deep within onebones.The Red Candletold by Lindo Jong1. How did Lindo Jong become engaged to her future husband, Tyan-yu?A match

12、 was arranged through a matchmaker when Lindo was two and Tyan-yu was only one.2. How did Lindo first become a member of the Huang household? When she was twelve, her familymoved away and sent her to live with the Huang family.3. What gift did Lindos mother give to Lindo as the family moved away?She

13、 gave Lindo her chang , a necklace made out of a tablet of red jade.4. How specifically did Tyan-yu make Lindo cry the first night she lived in his house?By complaining that the soup was not hot enough, spilling the bowl as if it were an accident, waiting untilshe sat down before demanding more rice

14、, and asking why she had such an unpleasant face whenlooking at him5. What did Lindos mo-itnh-elar w instruct the servants to teach Lindo?She instructed them to teach her to perform a variety of household duties so that she would be a good,obedient wife.6. What promise did Lindo make to herself on h

15、er wedding day?She promised herself that she would always remember her parentswishes butwould never forget herself.7. Why was Lindo unafraid while she was led down a path on her wedding day? Because she could seewhat was inside herself8. What was the red candles signidficwahnactewaas supposed to hap

16、pen to it?The red candle symbolized Lindos marria-gyeu,toanTdyaitnwas supposed tobe lit at both ends and kept burning all night long.9. What lie did the matchmakers servant tell?She said that the red candle had burned at both ends all night long.10. What mark on Tyan- yu did Lindo use to“prove”her m

17、arriage was rotting?She used a small black mole on his back.11. How did Lindo escape from the marriage to Tyan-yu?She convinced them that the pregnant servant girl was really of imperial blood and was Tyan-yusspiritual wife.2412. Specifically what is the significance in the story of the Festival of

18、PureBrightness?It is the day on which Lindo carried out her plan and a day she still celebrates by taking off all herbracelets and remembering the day when she finally knew a genuine thought and could follow where itwent.The Moon Lady told by Ying-ying St. Clair1. What does Ying-yin say her earliest

19、 recollection is?Her earliest recollection is telling the Moon Lady her secret wish.2. Why does the amah tell Ying-ying that she must keep her wishes secret? Because if she tells hersecret wishes, it will no longer be a wish but will become a selfish desire3. How did Ying-ying wind up in the water?S

20、he fell off the back of the boat.4. What is the ultimate fate of the Moon Lady?To live on the moon while her husband lives on the sun; to forever seek her own selfish wishes5. What was the effect on Ying- ying of listening to the Moon Ladys story?The story made Ying-ying cry and shake with despair.6

21、. What does the Moon Lady represent for Ying-ying?The Moon Lady represented an illusion, a wish granted that could not be trusted.7. What wish did Ying-ying ask for from the Moon Lady?She asked to be found.8. How does Ying-yings story reflect her life and that of her daughter?She says that she and h

22、er daughter are both lost.SECTION 2 - THE TWENTY-SIX MALIGNANT GATESRules of the Gametold by Waverly Jong1. What was“the art of invisible strength”that Wuagvhet rhlyer?s mother taIt was a strategy for winning arguments and gaining respect from others.2. How did Waverlys mother demonstrate the art of

23、 invisible strength toWaverly?She gave Waverly a gift of salted plums precisely because she kept quiet and didnretquest them.3. How did Waverly learn to play expert chess?In the beginning she taught herself and then she played with Lau Po.4. What would Waverlys mother say when she attended Waverlys

24、chessexhibition games outdoors?Waverlys mother would say,“Is luck.”5. Why did Waverly run away?Because her mother was embarrassing her and showing off6. How did Waverlys mother treat her when she returned home after runningaway?Her mother treated her as though she didnt exist.7. What was Waverlys mo

25、thers view of“rules”?She believed that people from foreign countries must learn the American8. At the end of the story, who is Waverlys imaginary chess opponent?Her mother is her imaginary chess opponent.The Voice from the Wall told by Lena St. Clair1. What is the final thing the dead beggar says wh

26、en he returns?He says that the worst is on the other side.2. How did the American immigration authorities categorize LenaThey categorized her as a“displaced person.”3. Why does Lena want to know“the worst possible thing that can happen her?She felt that if she knew the worst possible thing, then she

27、 could avoid it.4. Why did Lena start telling lies?She started telling lies to prevent bad things from happening in the future.5. What was Lenas great hope when the family moved out of Oakland?That she might be able to leave all the old fears behind6. What did Lena hear through the wall of the new a

28、partment?She heard the mother and daughter next door arguing violently.7. Why did the girl from next door leave her own apartment?She left because her mother kicked her out of her apartment.8. How did the girl from next door get out of Lenas bedroom?She climbed out onto the fire escape and back into

29、 her own apartment.9. What happened later that night after the girl and her mother had argued? The girl and her mothercried and laughed and shouted with love.10. What hope did Lena have after watching the girl next door with her mother? That things could bebetter than they appeared.Half and Half tol

30、d by Rose Hsu Jordan1. What did Roses mother used to carry to church services at the First ChineseBaptist Church?A small leatherette Bible2. What makes Rose sure that her mother knows the Bible is still under a tableleg in her kitchen?Because her mother is not the greatest housekeeper and yet the Bi

31、ble is stillclean white after twenty years3. How did the decision making start and then change in Roses marriage?In the beginning, her husband made all of the decisions but then he lost a malpractice lawsuit andwanted her to make all of the decisions for them.4. What did Rose find out“faith”was?was

32、an illusion that somehow one is in control.s mothers little Chinese book annidt?what was iThe Twenty-six Malignant Gates showed how children are predisposed to certain dangers oncertain days based on their Chinese birthdates.6. What did Rose and her mother do early on the morning after Rose drowned?

33、They went back to the beach to try to find him.7. Why did Roses mother throw her blue sapphire ring into the water?She thought that it would divert the Coiling Dragon so that he would release her son from the water.8. Why did Roses mother throw an inner tube attached to anfigshpiole into thewater?Sh

34、e believed that it would locate her lost son.s mother?”丄”toRosefoundthatsbroth9. When her mother gave up finding Bing, what emotion did Rose feel?She felt blinding anger.10. When Rose took the Bible out from under the table leg, what did she find written in it?She found her brothers name written in

35、it in erasable pencil under“DeTwo Kinds told by Jing-mei Woo1. What made Jing-meis mother think that Jin-gmei could be a prodigy?She thought anyone could be anything they wanted to be in America.2. What did Jing-meis mother lose in China?She lost her mother and father, her family home, her first hus

36、band, and her twin baby daughters.3. How did Jing-mei first envision herself as a prodigy?She envisioned herself as a dainty ballerina, the Christ child, or Cinderella.4. What would perfection have meant for Jing-mei while she was waiting to become a prodigy?That her parents would adore her, she wou

37、ld be beyond reproach, and she would never feel the need tosulk for anything5. Why did Jing-meis motherer ad so many magazines?To find stories of remarkable children6. What happened to all of Jing- meis mothers early efforts to find out what kindof prodigy Jing-mei should be?They failed totally.7. W

38、hat was wrong with Jing- meis piano teacher and how dihis defect affect her playing?He was deaf and therefore could not tell whether Jing-mei was playing well or not.8. What piece did Jing-mei select for the talent show in the church hall?The piece was called“Pleading Child.”9. Who was the only pers

39、on in the church hall who thought Jing- meis performance was good?The only person was her deaf piano teacher.10. What did Jing- mei realize after she had played both“Pleading Child”and“PerfectlyContented”a few times?She realized that the two pieces were two halves of the same song.AMERICAN TRANSLATI

40、ONRice Husbandtold by Lena St. Clair1. What does the saying,“If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold,”That one thing is always the result of another2. What does Lenas mother see?Lenas mthoer sees the bad things that will affect her family.3. What are the three things that Lenas mother predicted

41、 that came true?A miscarriage, a bank failure, and Lenas fathers death4. What does Lena think her mother will see during her visit with her and Harold? Whatever is wrong5. What physical aspect of Lenas house does her mother connect with a feeling?She says the slant of the floor makes her feel as if

42、she is“running down.6. What food does Harold not realize that Lena doesnt eat?Ice cream7. Why does Harold hate it when Lena cries?He thinks its manipulative.8. Why does the marble end table collapse?It collapses because it is not sturdy.9, When Lena says,“I knew it would happen,”what questions does

43、her motherask?“Then why you dont stop it?”Four Directions told by Waverly Jong1. What did Waverly want to tell her mother at lunch?She wanted to tell her mother that she was getting married again.2. What did Waverlys mother do when she found that Waverly had eloped withher first husband?She threw he

44、r shoe at them.3. Why did Waverly first stop playing chess as a child?She first stopped because she felt her mother was trying to take all the credit for her winning.4. What special thing could Waverlys mother do to changiewWoafvaerlys vperson?She could make Waverly see each of the persons traits in

45、 a new, negative way.5. What mistake did Rich make about the wine at the dinner with Waverly family?He drank two full glasses while everybody else had a half- inch“just for taste.”6. Why was Waverly so anxious that her mother was the queen while she, Waverly, was the pawn?Because then Waverly could

46、only run away while her mother could move in all directions7. In what way was Waverly confused about where her mother came from?She thought her mother was born in Taiwan , but her mother was really born in Taiyuan .8. What trip is Waverly contemplating at the end of the story and with whom would she

47、 travel?She is contemplating a trip to China made by herself, her mother, and Rich.Without Wood told by Rose Hsu Jordan1. When Rose was little, what did she believe her about her mother and mirrors?She believed a mirror could see only her face but that her mother could see her inside out even whenRo

48、se was not in the room.2. Why did Roses mother say that Rose was“without wood”?She explained that Rose was confused all of the time because she listened to too many people.3. Why did Rose stay in bed for three days?She stayed in bed for three days because her husband had left her and she was unable

49、to make thesimplest decisions.4. Where did Rose tell Ted she was going to live?She said she was going to continue to live in the house they had shared while they were married.5. When Rose says that Ted is hulihudu , what does she mean?She means that he is confused.6. What does Roses mother plant in

50、Roses garden?Roses mother plants weeds in her garden.Best Quality by Jing-mei Woo1. What is Jing-meis“l(fā)ifes importance”gift from her mother? It is a jade pendant on a gold chain.2. Why did Jing-meis mother not want to keep the crab that had lost a leg? Because a missing leg ona crab is a bad sign on

51、 a Chinese New Year3. Why did Jing-mei leave the room while the crabs were being steamed? She left the room becauseshe could not bear to remain while the crabs died.4. How do Jing-mei and her mother disagree in regard to Waverly Jong? Jing-mei admires her while hermother says that Waverly is like a

52、crab, always walking sideways, moving crooked.5. How did Waverly insult Jing-mei professionally?She said that her firm had decided that Jing- meis freelance work was unacceptable.6. Who got the crab with the missing leg? Jing-meis mother did.QUEEN MOTHER OF THE WESTERN SKIES Magpies told by An-mei H

53、su1. In what way does An-mei say that all people born girls are alike? They are all like stairs, one stepafter another, going up and down, but all going same way.2. What did it mean to An- mei to be raised“the Chinese way”?It meant being taught to desire nothing, to swallow other peopleisery, and to

54、eat one owsn bitterness.3. How did An- meis mother dishonor her widowhood? She became the third concubine to a rich man.4. What did the turtle in the pond do to An- meis tears? The turtle ate An- meis mothers tears.5. What happened to the eggs that poured out of the turtles beak?They became birds.6.

55、 What emotion is usually associated with the magpies? The emotion is joy.7. What did the turtle tell An- meis mother as he drifted back into the pond? He told An-meis motherthat it is usless to cry.8. How did An-mei learn not to listen to something meaningless calling to her? She learned this bylear

56、ning to ignore the loud sound of the clock on her bedroom wall.9. Why did An- meis mother send A-mn ei out of their bedroom at night? Because Wu Tsing hadarrived and wanted to be with her10. Why did An- meis mother become Wu Tsings concubine?He raped her, thus giving her no choice but to stay with h

57、im as his concubine.11. How did An- meis mother die?She poisoned herself.12. What promise did Wu Tsing make to An- meis mother after she died? That he would raise her sonand daughter as his honored children13. What does An- mei say that her daughters psychiatrist is?Just another bird drinking from R

58、oses misery14. How did the tired Chinese peasants get rid of the birds that were drinking their tears and eating theirseeds?They clapped their hands, banged sticks on pots and pans, and shouted at the birds to die.Waiting Between the Trees told by Ying-ying St. Clair1. How has Lena St. Clair unknowi

59、ngly insulted her mother by giving her the guest bedroom in herhome?Because the guest bedroom in Chinese custom should be the biggest and best bedroom and Lenasguest bedroom is tiny2. What did Lena do when she was born?She sprang from her mother like a slippery fish.3. When Ying-ying was a young gir

60、l in Wushi, she was lihai . What does that mean?It means that she was wild and stubborn.4. When did Ying-ying begin to know things before they happened?She began to know these things the night her aunt got married when Ying-ying was sixteen.5. What sign happened to convince Ying-ying that she would