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Who is the main character of the first story line?
Who is the main character of the first story line?
Who created the Monkey King?
Who created the Monkey King?
Tze-Yo-Tzuh
What is the relationship between Wong Lai-Tsao and the Monkey King?
What is the relationship between Wong Lai-Tsao and the Monkey King?
Mentor and disciple
What is Jin's primary struggle in the graphic novel?
What is Jin's primary struggle in the graphic novel?
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Who encourages Jin to ask Amelia on a date?
Who encourages Jin to ask Amelia on a date?
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Greg is sympathetic towards Jin throughout the story.
Greg is sympathetic towards Jin throughout the story.
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Who is the main character of the third story line?
Who is the main character of the third story line?
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What negative stereotype does Chin-Kee embody?
What negative stereotype does Chin-Kee embody?
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Danny wants to date _____ but she wants to remain friends.
Danny wants to date _____ but she wants to remain friends.
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Who is Steve in relation to Danny?
Who is Steve in relation to Danny?
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Study Notes
Characters in "American Born Chinese"
- The Monkey King: Central figure of the first storyline; seeks acceptance among gods; rooted in ancient Chinese legend.
- Tze-Yo-Tzuh: Creator character who reassures the Monkey King of his inherent perfection, emphasizing self-acceptance.
- Wong Lai-Tsao: Monk who mentors the Monkey King; involved in a journey guided by Tze-Yo-Tzuh's directive.
Jin and His Friends
- Jin: Protagonist of the second storyline; American-born of Chinese immigrant parents; struggles to fit in at school and has a crush on Amelia.
- Wei-Chen: Jin's best friend from Hong Kong; less concerned with fitting in; supports Jin through challenges, including dating decisions.
- Amelia: Jin's crush and classmate; their date evolves positively with Wei-Chen’s encouragement.
Classmates Dynamics
- Greg: Classmate who initially seems understanding but later advises against Jin dating Amelia, concerned about social perceptions.
- Danny: Main character of the third storyline; a typical American teenager, also desires acceptance within social circles.
- Chin-Kee: Danny’s cousin from China; represents negative stereotypes of Chinese Americans, affecting Danny's social standing.
- Melanie: Danny's friend; he wishes for a romantic relationship, but she prefers friendship; shares similarities with Jin’s crush, Amelia.
- Steve: Danny’s basketball teammate; initially unfazed by Chin-Kee’s antics but later disturbed by Chin-Kee's behavior.
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Test your knowledge on the characters from 'American Born Chinese'. This quiz will help you learn key aspects of the characters like the Monkey King, Tze-Yo-Tzuh, and Wong Lai-Tsao. Perfect for deepening your understanding of this rich narrative and its cultural significance.
