Characters
Who raised An-mei after her mother was disowned?
Popo (her grandmother)
Why was An-mei’s mother considered shameful?
She remarried a man who already had wives
What does the “scar” symbolize in the story?
Painful memories and emotional wounds
What object represents An-mei’s emotional trauma?
The scar on her neck
“Two eggs nobody wanted” — who says this and why?
Popo; it was her way of showing love by scaring off ghosts
What did An-mei call her mother before she returned?
A ghost
What rule did Popo strictly enforce?
Never say her mother’s name
What theme is shown through An-mei being forced to forget her mother?
Shame and family honor
What does the phrase “ghost” symbolize?
Someone cut off or erased from the family
What quote shows Popo’s love was tough but protective?
Any version of the “bowels of a stupid goose” insult
What was An-mei’s aunt’s personality like?
Controlling and had a bad temper
What happened when An-mei’s mother touched her scar?
She remembered her mother’s voice in a dream
What theme is explored when An-mei feels torn between her family and her mother?
Mother-daughter conflict and cultural pressure
What does her mother brushing her hair symbolize?
A quiet act of love and reconnection
What effect did her mother’s words have when she asked if An-mei was a good daughter?
It stirred love and memory in An-mei