Gift Questions
Does Jing-Mei want the gift at first.
No, at first Jing-Mei insists for her mother to keep it but it becomes very important to her later.
What figurative language is "The kitchen smelled of wet newspapers and Chinese fragrances."?
Imagery.
What figurative language is "She is like a crab."?
Simile.
When did Jing-Mei's mother die? *Hint the answer is on the first few pages
Her mother died three months, six days before Jing-Mei's 36 birthday.
What gift did Jing-Mei's mother give her?
A gold necklace with a jade pendant.
Who was grossed out by the way Lindo ate the crab in the "proper" technique? *Hint re-read page 227
Waverly, Rich, Vincent, and Lisa all got grossed out by the way Lindo ate the crab.
What type of figurative language is "A missing leg is a bad sign on Chinese New Year."?
Symbolism.
Who hosted Chinese New Years in this chapter?
Jing-Mei's mother.
How long ago was Chinese New Years for Jing-Mei?
Five months ago.
What was the name of the important item?
1.Precious
2. Life's importance
3. Life's trials
Life's importance
Who was Jing-Mei insulting?
Waverly.
What figurative language is "My mother's quiet plate..."?
Personification
Where did Jing-Mei meet another Chinese person who had a similar necklace as her? *You can use the book for this question
At a bar, the man was a bartender.
How many crabs did Jing-Mei's mother buy for Chinese New Years?
11
Why was Waverly insulting Jing-Mei?
Her work was unsatisfactory.
What figurative language is "I remember that crab screaming as he thrust one bright red claw out over the side of the bubbling pot."?
Hyperbole
Where did Jing-Mei's mother buy the crab? *You can use the book for this question
She bought them on Stockton Street in China-town.
When did Jing-Mei's mother give her the important item?
Chinese New Years after the party.