1. What is the relationship between Mrs Wong and Mrs Lee?
They are good neighbors
2. Is Mrs Wong a filial daughter? Give threereasons.
Yes, the evidence is she faithfully takes care of her mother for years. Secondly, she didn’t even whine or complaint especially when her mother refuses to eat the broth that she had made. Thirdly, she paid whatever price just for her mother’s coffin even though she knows it will be cremated after that.
3. What is Ah Kow's real name? How is he related to the dying woman in the short story?
Fok Kee, he is the son of the dying woman.
4. Why is Sam Poh Tong mentioned in the short story?
Sam Poh Tong is mentioned in the story because it is the cave temple where Siew May grandmother was sent to prepare for her death.
5. What do you think the jade bracelet symbolizes? Give your reasons.
The jade bracelet symbolizes wealth and nobility. This is because the bracelet was a valuable item that grandmother intended to give to Siew May. Also, it was considered to be an heirloom which should be inherited by a male heir.
6. Do you think Siew May is naive? Cite your reasons with quotations.
Yes, this is shown when Siew May cry ‘I want to go home…Grandmother will be waiting alone!’ She was feeling homesick and asking for things that was not actually possible and considering she was still a child, she doesn’t really understand what was really happening.
7. Did Siew May get the jade bracelet in the end? Why?
No, because her mother gave it to her uncle as she sensed that a male heir is much more deserving.
8. Do you like the story? Why?
No, this is because the ending wasn’t very satisfying as the bracelet was given to other person and not Siew May.
