June takes her mother's place in the Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck Club - Chp 1
What game do the ladies play at the Joy Luck Club?
Mahjong
What did Suyuan have to leave behind in China?
Her twin daughters
What is Jing-Mei's American name?
June
Where did Amy Tan grow up?
San Francisco Bay Area
The Woo and Wong families come together to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Chapter 12 - Best Quality
The novel takes place in what American city?
San Francisco
During the war, what city did Suyuan and her family travel to for safety?
Kweilin
What is Waverly a prodigy at?
Chess
What year was Amy Tan born?
1952
Mr Chong gives June piano lessons
Chapter 8 - Two Kinds
What year was the American version of the Joy Luck Club established?
1949
How did Suyuan know the Japanese were going to invade?
An officer warned her
What are the names of the two piano pieces June plays for the talent show?
"Pleading Child" "Perfectly Contented"
When was The Joy Luck Club published?
1989
June and her father take a plane to Shanghai
Chapter 16 - Pair of Tickets
Name the other 3 women of the Joy Luck Club (besides Suyuan)
An-Mei, Lindo, Ying-Ying
What does Suyuan give to her daughter at the end of "Best Quality"?
Her jade pendant
What are the meanings of the twins' names?
Spring Rain and Spring Flower
After the death of her father and brother, Tan and her family eventually settled in which country?
Switzerland
Waverly gives June a backhanded compliment about her hair
Chp 12 - Best Quality
June's mother Suyuan's seat at the Joy Luck Club is in which direction?
The East (where things begin)
What is the meaning of Suyuan's name?
Long-Cherished Wish
What is the meaning of Jing-Mei's name?
Jing = best quality
Mei = younger sister
How old was Amy Tan when her father and brother died?
15 years old