"Best Quality" Reading Flashcard

Front

How do Jing-mei and her mother view Waverly Jong?

Back

Jing-mei admires Waverly, while her mother criticizes her, comparing her to a crab that walks sideways.

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Why did Jing-mei leave the room during the crab steaming?

Back

Jing-mei left because she could not bear to watch the crabs die.

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Who received the crab with the missing leg?

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Jing-mei's mother received the crab with the missing leg.

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What does Suyuan believe is her daughter's 'best quality'?

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Suyuan implies that her daughter's best quality is selflessness.

Front

Which crab did Suyuan choose to eat at the dinner party?

Back

Suyuan chose to eat the legless crab.

Front

What is the significance of crabs in the story?

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Crabs symbolize the complexities of family relationships and cultural expectations.

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How does Jing-mei's relationship with her mother affect her view of Waverly?

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Jing-mei's admiration for Waverly is complicated by her mother's negative opinions.

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What does the crab symbolize in terms of Jing-mei's feelings?

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The crab represents Jing-mei's internal conflict and her struggle with her mother's expectations.

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What theme is explored through the character of Suyuan?

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The theme of sacrifice and the expectations placed on children by their parents.

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How does the author use food to convey cultural identity?

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Food, like crabs, serves as a metaphor for cultural heritage and familial bonds.