Amy Tan Biography Quiz

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is the name of the character that Amy Tan played on "The Simpsons"?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is Clown Poppy. In the TV show "The Simpsons," Amy Tan played the character Clown Poppy.

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  • 2. 

    What year did Amy Tan's mother leave China as well as her three children?

    Explanation
    In 1949, Amy Tan's mother left China along with her three children. This suggests that the year 1949 is significant in the context of Amy Tan's family history, indicating a major event or change that prompted their departure from China.

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  • 3. 

    How old was Amy Tan when her first short story was published?

    Explanation
    Amy Tan was 34 years old when her first short story was published. This implies that she had been writing for a significant period of time before achieving this milestone. It also suggests that she had honed her writing skills and gained enough experience to have her work recognized and published. This early success in her writing career may have served as a foundation for her later achievements as a renowned author.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of Amy Tan's first book?

    Explanation
    Amy Tan's first book is called "The Joy Luck Club."

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  • 5. 

    What was the immigrant version of the American Dream?

    Explanation
    The immigrant version of the American Dream was to play the stock market or invest in it. This suggests that immigrants saw the stock market as a means to achieve success and prosperity in America. They believed that by participating in the stock market, they could attain financial stability and improve their social status. This answer highlights the significance of the stock market in the pursuit of the American Dream for immigrants.

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    What did Amy's father and brother both die as a result of?

    Explanation
    Amy's father and brother both died as a result of brain tumors. This means that they both had abnormal growths in their brains that were cancerous. The term "brain tumors" refers to the general condition of having abnormal growths in the brain, while "brain tumor" specifically refers to a singular abnormal growth. "Cancer" is a broader term that encompasses the presence of malignant tumors in any part of the body, including the brain. "Tumors" is a general term that can refer to abnormal growths in any part of the body. "Brain cancer" specifically refers to cancerous growths in the brain.

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  • 7. 

    How old was Amy when she was arrested for drugs?

    Explanation
    Amy was 16 years old when she was arrested for drugs.

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  • 8. 

    What year was "Joy Luck Club" published?

    Explanation
    "Joy Luck Club" was published in 1989.

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  • 9. 

    What is the name of the memoire that Amy Tan read from in yesterday's video?  (hint: it is one of her most recent published works)

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Opposite of Fate." This is the name of the memoir that Amy Tan read from in yesterday's video. It is one of her most recent published works.

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  • 10. 

    What is the name of the Opera that Amy Tan wrote a libretto for?

    Explanation
    Amy Tan wrote a libretto for the opera "The Bonesetter's Daughter."

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    What is the name of the game Amy Tan's mother always made her use to communicate with the spirits in the house?

    Explanation
    Amy Tan's mother always made her use a Ouija Board to communicate with the spirits in the house. A Ouija Board is a board game consisting of letters, numbers, and other symbols, used to communicate with spirits or the supernatural. It is believed that by placing their hands on a movable pointer called a planchette, participants can receive messages or answers from the spirits. This board game is often used as a tool for spiritual or supernatural communication, making it the correct answer to the question.

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  • 12. 

    Explain why Amy Tan thought that her hippie boyfriend was romantic?  What attributes made him desirable to her? 

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