Question

which statement about the characters in american born chinese is true?
a. chin - kee is a flat character because he never surprises the reader in any meaningful way.
b. wei - chen is a flat character because he does not change or surprise the reader.
c. the monkey king is a flat character because he does not change throughout the story.
d. jin wang is a round character because he has conflicting feelings about what he wants.

Explanation:

• Option A: Chin - Kee is a complex character with his own arc and surprises (he is revealed to be the Monkey King's son in a way that is a surprise). So this option is incorrect.
• Option B: Wei - Chen changes throughout the story. He starts as a naive immigrant and has significant character development (such as his relationship with his father changing). So this option is incorrect.
• Option C: The Monkey King undergoes a transformation. He starts as a proud and somewhat arrogant figure, but through his experiences (like being rejected from the party), he learns humility and changes. So this option is incorrect.
• Option D: Jin Wang is a round character. He has conflicting feelings - he wants to fit in at school (be more "American") but also has his Chinese heritage. He struggles with identity, which is a characteristic of a round (complex) character.

Answer:

D. Jin Wang is a round character because he has conflicting feelings about what he wants.