Double Face & A Pair Of Tickets
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Why does Waverly Jong want to go to China?
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She wants to be among other people who look like her.
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She wants to escape the boredom of San Francisco.
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She wants to go to please her mother.
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She wants to go there for her second honeymoon.
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This quiz explores themes from 'Double Face' & 'A Pair of Tickets', focusing on cultural identity and personal quests within Chinese American contexts. It assesses understanding of character motives and cultural dynamics, relevant for students of literature and cultural studies.
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Why does Waverly especially want to be Chinese?
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Because she enjoys her heritage
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Because it is so fashionable
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Because she is marrying a Chinese man
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Because she wants her daughter to also be Chinese
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A. Because it is so fashionableExplanation
Waverly especially wants to be Chinese because it is fashionable. This suggests that she values the cultural aspects associated with being Chinese and sees it as a trendy or desirable identity. It implies that she may be influenced by societal trends or perceptions of Chinese culture.Rate this question:
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Why could Lindo’s children not have American circumstances and Chinese character?
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Because the two things do not mix
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Because they have minds of their own
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Because they have American character and Chinese circumstances instead
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Because God willed it not to be so
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A. Because the two things do not mixExplanation
The answer "because the two things do not mix" suggests that Lindo's children cannot have both American circumstances and Chinese character because these two aspects are incompatible or cannot coexist. It implies that the cultural influences and values of each country are distinct and cannot be easily blended together in an individual's personality or upbringing.Rate this question:
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Who first taught Lindo about America?
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A concubine
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A Chinese actor
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Her husband
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An American-raised Chinese girl in Peking
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A. An American-raised Chinese girl in PekingExplanation
Lindo was first taught about America by an American-raised Chinese girl in Peking. This suggests that someone who had grown up in America but had Chinese heritage played a role in introducing Lindo to American culture and teaching her about the country.Rate this question:
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What kind of job did Lindo get in the cookie factory?
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She got a job in a shop.
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She got a job driving a taxi.
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She got a job forming Chinese fortune cookies out of hot dough.
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She got a job as a waitress in a Chinese restaurant.
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A. She got a job forming Chinese fortune cookies out of hot dough.Explanation
Lindo got a job forming Chinese fortune cookies out of hot dough in the cookie factory.Rate this question:
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What was the fortune inside the cookie that Lindo gave to Tin?
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“Hi Handsome!”
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A house is not a home when a spouse is not at home.”
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“Give me a call when you can.”
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“I am lonely and available.”
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A. A house is not a home when a spouse is not at home.”Explanation
The fortune inside the cookie that Lindo gave to Tin was "A house is not a home when a spouse is not at home." This fortune implies that a house only becomes a home when both spouses are present, highlighting the importance of companionship and a loving relationship in creating a warm and welcoming home environment.Rate this question:
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Why does Waverly like the fact that she and her mother have crooked noses?
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Just because she likes to look like her mother
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Because she likes to look different
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Because she thinks they make her and her mother look devious or two-faced
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Just because it is their only flaw
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A. Because she thinks they make her and her mother look devious or two-facedExplanation
Waverly likes the fact that she and her mother have crooked noses because she thinks they make them look devious or two-faced.Rate this question:
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At the end of the story, what is Lindo wondering about?
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She is wondering what she has lost in coming to America and what she has gotten back in return.
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She is wondering who her daughter will marry next.
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She is wondering how much it will cost to find a husband for her daughter.
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She is wondering what’s for dinner.
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A. She is wondering what she has lost in coming to America and what she has gotten back in return.Explanation
Lindo is reflecting on the consequences of immigrating to America and is contemplating what she has sacrificed and gained from the experience. This suggests that she is evaluating the trade-offs and changes in her life since moving to a new country.Rate this question:
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Why does Jing-mei feel different as her train leaves the Hong Kong border and enters Shenzhen, China?
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Because she is becoming Chinese
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Because she can no longer speak the dialect of the region she is in
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Because her mother always talked about crossing that border
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Because the air is somewhat lighter in Shenzhen
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A. Because she is becoming ChineseExplanation
Jing-mei feels different as her train leaves the Hong Kong border and enters Shenzhen, China because she is becoming Chinese. This suggests that she is starting to embrace her Chinese heritage and identity as she physically enters China. It implies that the experience of being in China is making her feel more connected to her Chinese roots and culture.Rate this question:
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Where is Jing-mei meeting her two half-sisters?
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She is meeting them in Shanghai.
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She is meeting them in Oakland.
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She is meeting them in Canton.
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She is meeting them in Kweilin.
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A. She is meeting them in Shanghai.Explanation
The correct answer is Shanghai. This can be inferred from the question which asks where Jing-mei is meeting her two half-sisters. The answer options provide different locations, but only "Shanghai" is mentioned. Therefore, it can be concluded that Jing-mei is meeting her two half-sisters in Shanghai.Rate this question:
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How did the half-sisters learn that their mother was dead?
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They learned that their mother was dead when Auntie Lindo wrote a letter to them as Jing-mei asked her to do.
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Somehow they just knew.
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Jing-mei phoned them weeks before her visit to China.
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Jing-mei’s father secretly wrote to them so that they wouldn’t have false expectations.
Correct Answer
A. They learned that their mother was dead when Auntie Lindo wrote a letter to them as Jing-mei asked her to do.Explanation
The half-sisters learned about their mother's death when Auntie Lindo wrote a letter to them, as Jing-mei had requested her to do. This suggests that Jing-mei had a desire to reconnect with her half-sisters and learn about her mother's passing. Auntie Lindo's letter served as a means of communication and provided the sisters with the information they needed.Rate this question:
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How did Jing-mei learn the details of what happened to her half-sisters?
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From her father
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From her mother’s journals
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From Auntie Lindo
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From the half-sisters themselves
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A. From her fatherExplanation
Jing-mei learned the details of what happened to her half-sisters from her father.Rate this question:
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Why did Jing-mei’s mother actually leave the babies?
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Because she tired of carrying them
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Because they wouldn’t have been Chinese if she had brought them to America with her
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Because she thought she was going to die and didn’t want them to die with her
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Because she traded them for a lot of money
Correct Answer
A. Because she thought she was going to die and didn’t want them to die with herExplanation
Jing-mei's mother left the babies because she thought she was going to die and didn't want them to die with her. This suggests that she was concerned about their well-being and wanted to ensure that they would have a chance at a better life.Rate this question:
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Who found the babies?
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An old peasant woman
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A gypsy queen
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The mayor of a nearby town
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A large magical dog
Correct Answer
A. An old peasant womanExplanation
The correct answer is "an old peasant woman." This suggests that the babies were found by an elderly woman from a rural background. The other options, such as a gypsy queen, the mayor of a nearby town, and a large magical dog, are not mentioned in the question and therefore can be ruled out as potential answers.Rate this question:
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What are the two different Chinese meanings of Suyuan, Jing-mei’s mother’s name?
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"Wonderful Mother” and “Honorable Adversary”
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“Good Wife” and “Nagging Woman”
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“Beautiful One” and “Light of My Life”
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“Long Cherished Wish” and “Long-Held Grudge
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A. “Long Cherished Wish” and “Long-Held GrudgeExplanation
The two different Chinese meanings of Suyuan, Jing-mei's mother's name are "Long Cherished Wish" and "Long-Held Grudge". This suggests that Suyuan's name carries both positive and negative connotations, reflecting the complex nature of her character and her relationship with her daughter. While "Long Cherished Wish" implies a deep desire or aspiration, "Long-Held Grudge" suggests unresolved resentment or bitterness. This duality in meaning adds depth and complexity to Suyuan's character and her impact on Jing-mei's life.Rate this question:
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What are the meanings of Jing-mei’s name?
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“Just pure essence” and “younger sister
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“Sweet person” and “Loyal follower”
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“Loved relation” and “Beautiful dreamer”
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“Her Mother’s Wish” and “Difficult Child”
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A. “Just pure essence” and “younger sister -
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I read most of Joy Luck Club.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement indicates that the person has read a majority of the book "Joy Luck Club." Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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I read all of Joy Luck Club.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement "I read all of Joy Luck Club" implies that the person has finished reading the entire book. Therefore, the correct answer is True.Rate this question:
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What was your favorite story from Joy Luck Club? Retell this story completely.
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