Joy Luck Club Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why was Jing-mei taking part in the Joy Luck Club?

Her father had asked her to take her mother's place.

How many Joy Luck Clubs have there been?

There have been two clubs, one in Kweilin and one in San Francisco.

Why did Jing-mei's mother form the Joy Luck Club in Kweilin?

To lift the spirits of her and the other women during the times of despair in their country.

Why did the women in the club call it Joy Luck?

Because each week at their meetings, they hoped to be lucky and that hope was their only joy. Signup and view all the answers

What surprising information did Jing-mei finally learn from her mother's story about leaving Kweilin?

Jing-mei discovers that she has twin sisters that she has never met before. Signup and view all the answers

How do the people at the San Francisco Joy Luck Club eat?

They ate as if they were starving. Signup and view all the answers

Why did 'the aunties' give Jing-mei $1200 in an envelope?

$1200 so she could go to meet her sisters in China and inform them of their mother's death. Signup and view all the answers

What do 'the aunties' want Jing-mei to tell her sisters in China?

To inform them of their mother's death and to tell them about their mother's life. Signup and view all the answers

What surprising thing does Jing-mei tell her 'aunties' about her own mother?

She feels like she doesn't really know her mother that well. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jing-mei promise 'the aunties' at the end of the story?

That she will tell her half-sisters in China everything about their mother. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Joy Luck Club Overview

Jing-mei participates in the Joy Luck Club at her father's request to take her late mother's place.
Two Joy Luck Clubs exist: one in Kweilin, China, and another in San Francisco, USA.

Formation of the Club

Jing-mei's mother established the Kweilin club to provide hope and joy among women facing despair during difficult times.

Naming of the Club

The name "Joy Luck" reflects the members' hopes for luck at each meeting, as hope was their sole source of joy.

Family Discoveries

Jing-mei learns about the existence of her twin sisters, unknown to her prior to hearing her mother’s story about leaving Kweilin.

Cultural Differences

In the San Francisco club, members indulge in meals with the mindset of being starving, reflecting a disconnect from their past struggles.

Financial Support from Aunties

Jing-mei receives $1200 from the aunties to travel to China and meet her sisters, fulfilling a promise to inform them of their mother's passing.

Communication to Sisters

The aunties request Jing-mei relay their mother's death and share details of her life to her sisters in China.

Personal Reflection

Jing-mei expresses to her aunties that she feels a lack of deep understanding about her mother’s life.

Promise to Aunties

At the story's conclusion, Jing-mei vows to share everything she learns about their mother with her half-sisters in China, aiming to bridge familial gaps.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 of the Joy Luck Club with these flashcards. Explore key details about Jing-mei and the significance of the Joy Luck Club in her family history. Perfect for students and fans of the book alike!