What is the “model minority” myth?

The idea that all Asian Americans are successful

What is the significance of the title "Accepted"?

It represents the pressure of conform

What is the primary purpose of the mother-daughter talks in The Joy Luck Club?

To pass cultural knowledge, personal history,+ values from gen. to the next

When did Maryln finally really see Hannah?

When Marilyn realizes that Hannah is her second chance.

What narrative technique does Erin Ninh primarily use to convey her ideas in "Exemplary"?

Personal essays blended with academic analysis and cultural critique

How does the concept of filial debt create tension between the mothers and daughters in The Joy Luck Club?

The daughter feel pressure to achieve mom dream;struggling to keep identity

What does a mother-daughter "talk story" typically represent in literature?

A mom passes cultural values + personal history to her daughter

What does the extinguishing of the red candle symbolize in Lindo Jong’s story, "The Red Candle," ?

The end of her arranged marriage and her reclaiming of personal autonomy

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Unit 2- Domestic Forms

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1
What is the “model minority” myth?
The idea that all Asian Americans are successful
The stereotype that Asian Americans are passive
The notion that Asian Americans are unintelligent.
The belief that Asian Americans are inferior
2
“I once sacrificed my life to keep my parents’ promise. This means nothing to you bc your promises mean nothing"
Globalization
Trauma
Interracial Intimacies
Filial Debt
3
How are interracial intimacies defined in Everything I Never Told You in James’ and Marilyn’s relationship?
Lydia's generational trauma
James sees Marilyn as a proximity to whiteness.
The stereotypes that are seen when Marilyn is missing
All of the above.
4
In Everything I Never Told You who said this: “At least I know who I am. What I want”?
James
Lydia
Jack
Nath
5
What is the significance of the title "Accepted"?
It represents the pressure of conform
It refers to Elaine's acceptance into college
It highlights the importance of belonging
It symbolizes Elaine's acceptance of herself
6
Which of the following is a central them explored in both "Accepted" and "Exemplary"?
The dangers of social media and society
The challenges of assimilation
The importance of family relationships
The pursuit and capture of the American Dream
7
What DID NOT happen in the moments following Lydia choking her sister with the necklace her father gave to her?
Lydia said "You don't want that"
Lydia had Hannah make a promise to never smile if she doesn't want to.
She told Hannah to get out.
The necklace broke and both sisters found that they could breathe again
8
The description of James:"He began to make small changes...he bought a blue-striped Oxford shirt after she admired..."?
Trauma
Filial Debt
Interracial Intimacies
Globalization
9
What is the primary purpose of the mother-daughter talks in The Joy Luck Club?
To encourage the daughters to rebel against their mothers
To create emotional distance between the mothers and daughters
To warn the daughters against adopting American cultural values
To pass cultural knowledge, personal history,+ values from gen. to the next
10
Why did Azia Kim decide to change her whole identity after being caught?
To escape legal representation
To maintain control over her life
To continue the deception elsewhere
To avoid public embarrassment
11
When did Maryln finally really see Hannah?
When she was hiding under the table.
When Marilyn realizes that Hannah is her second chance.
Right after Lydia died.
When Marilyn came back.
12
What narrative technique does Erin Ninh primarily use to convey her ideas in "Exemplary"?
Poetry to illustrate the emotional struggles of immigrant families.
Personal essays blended with academic analysis and cultural critique
Third-person perspective; objective analysis of diff Asian-American lives
Fictional storytelling through the lens of a single protagonist
13
How does the concept of filial debt create tension between the mothers and daughters in The Joy Luck Club?
The daughters are expected to stay in China and care for their aging parent
The mothers demand that their daughters have arranged marriages
The mothers refuse to acknowledge the daughter American identities.
The daughter feel pressure to achieve mom dream;struggling to keep identity
14
What does a mother-daughter "talk story" typically represent in literature?
A conversation where the daughter learns about family secrets.
A mom passes cultural values + personal history to her daughter
A disagreement between mother and daughter over the daughter’s future.
A discussion about resolving conflict in the family.
15
What does the extinguishing of the red candle symbolize in Lindo Jong’s story, "The Red Candle," ?
The loss of her family's support in China
Her acceptance of traditional gender roles
Her failure to meet her parents' expectations
The end of her arranged marriage and her reclaiming of personal autonomy

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