America
Where do the Woos live in America?
They live in San Francisco.
Where did Suyuan take refuge during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945)?
In Kweilin.
What's the name of Jing-Mei's mother?
Suyuan.
Does Jing-Mei know Chinese?
Yes, but she's not proficient.
Who had the idea for the Joy Luck Club?
Suyuan Woo.
What was Suyuan's view of America?
For Suyuan, America was the land of opportunity.
In what year did Suyuan leave China?
In 1949.
Why did young Jing-Mei rebel against her mother?
Because her mother put her under a lot of pressure to become a prodigy.
How would you describe Suyuan's English?
As imperfect, but good enough to get around on a daily basis.
What do the members of the Joy Luck Club do?
They meet to play mahjong, eat, and talk.
Which child celebrity is mentioned in chapter 1?
Shirley Temple.
Name one Chinese custom that the Woos brought to America.
Celebrating Lunar New Year.
How old is Jing-Mei?
She is 36.
The American missionary ladies from the First Chinese Baptist Church advise Jing-Mei's parents to improve their English through...
Bible study class.
Why do Lindo Jong and Suyuan Woo compare their daughters?
Because they measure their own worth by their daughters' success.