1.What is the relationship between Mrs Wong and Mrs Lee?
They are in-laws. Mrs Wong's husband is siblings with Mrs Lee.
2. Is Mrs Wong a filial daughter? Give three reasons.
*For years she had been nursing her bed-ridden mother
*She never permit any word of complaint to pass through her lips not a single word.
*she prepared broth for her mother even though it was not consumed.
3. What is Ah Kow's real name? How is he related to the dying woman in the short story?
Ah Kow's real name is Fook Kee. He is the only son of the dying mother. We assumed that Ah Kow is husband to Mrs. Lee.
4. Why is Sam Poh Tong mentioned in the short story?
Sam Poh Tong is a Buddhist Temple. It was mentioned in the short story because they about to sent Grandmother to the temple because she is dying. They are going to perform praying ceremony for their mother.
5. What do you think the jade bracelet symbolises? Give your reasons.
It symbolises the life of the Grandmother. The jade bracelet will change colour when it is used for quite a while. The jade will help in in enhancing body system in which the Chinese believe.
6. Do you think Siew May is naive? Cite your reasons with quotations.
Yes. It is shown when her grandmother passed away. She
"i want to go home... Grandmother will be waiting alone!"
7. Did Siew May get the jade bracelet in the end? Why?
No. This is because Fook Kee is the only son of the family,and he has the right to take the bracelet. In Chinese culture, the son will have more right on the family wealth rather than a daughter. This is because long time ago, parent usually marry off their daughter
8. Do you like the story? Why?
Yes, it show how responsible a daughter take care of her mother. This acts should be follow by all child towards their's parent. The short story reveals a lot on Chines-Buddhist culture. It show a conflict happen among siblings on the rights on the family wealths and properties.
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