Question

In the 2001 novel "The Bonesetter's Daughter," a woman learns of family secrets back in China from which author?

a) Amy Tan
b) Lisa See
c) Maxine Hong Kingston
d) Gish Jen

Answer 1

The author of "The Bonesetter's Daughter" is Amy Tan, and the figure recognized as the Father of History by the Chinese is Sima Qian.

Step-by-step explanation:

The novel "The Bonesetter's Daughter" is written by Amy Tan. This work follows a woman as she learns about her family's history and secrets that trace back to China. Regarding the question of whom the Chinese view as the father of history, the answer is d. Sima Qian. Sima Qian was a Chinese historian of the Han dynasty who is well-known for his work, Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian), which is a foundational text in Chinese history. Though other options such as Herodotus and Homer are significant figures in history, Herodotus being known as the Father of History in the Western tradition, they are not considered in this context. Sima Qian, on the other hand, holds a similar level of esteem in Chinese historiography.