Which of the following statements represents the principal cause of conflict between Meimei and Mrs. Jong?

Meimei understands and wants to live by “American rules”; Mrs. Jong does not.

Meimei dislikes going with her mother to the shops; Mrs. Jong enjoys taking Meimei with her.

Meimei knows how to play chess; Mrs. Jong does not.

Meimei wears her hair in pigtails; Mrs. Jong keeps hers short.

For Meimei, what is the real importance of chess “as a game of secrets in which one must show and never tell”?

It is a strategy she will use in dealing with other situations in life.

She will never reveal her true feelings about her life in Chinatown.

She will now be able to win at other games.

She will become the youngest grandmaster.

Why does Meimei tell her mother she doesn’t want to play in the local tournament because “they would have American rules”?

It’s really a strategy so her mother will let her play.

She’s afraid of losing the tournament.

She doesn’t understand the American rules.

It’s a strategy to avoid traveling far from home.

What does this quotation reveal about the narrator's mother? "The sanddabs made me shiver each time; their eyes lay on one flattened side and reminded me of my mother's story of a careless girl who ran into a crowded street and was crushed by a cab. 'Was smash flat,' reported my mother."

she does not speak English well and holds traditional Chinese cultural values

she has no sympathy for the injured or dead

she does speak English well and is quite Americanized

she should have been watching the girl more closely

What do Waverly's mother's comments reveal indirectly about her ambitions for Waverly? "Next time win more, lose less." / "Ma, it's not how many pieces you lose," I said. "Sometimes you need to lose pieces to get ahead." / "Better to lose less, see if you really need." / At the next tournament, I won again, but it was my mother who wore the triumphant grin.

she wants Waverly to be successful

she wants Waverly to block her opponent

she wants Waverly to stop playing

Why does Meimei’s mother believe it’s important for her daughter to figure out the chess rules herself?

To compete successfully in America

To beat her brother at the game

To become a national chess champion

Why does Meimei’s mother tell Vincent to throw the chess set away?

She is too proud to accept charity.

She thinks the gift is too extravagant.

She wants Vincent to spend more time studying.

Why does Meimei describe visiting the shops with her mother on market days as “the one duty I couldn’t avoid”?

She doesn’t enjoy the outing because she’s embarrassed by her mother’s behavior.

She would rather be playing with her brothers.

She had to skip a chess tournament in order to go shopping with her mother.

Which of the following is an example of a concession made by Meimei’s family so that she can practice chess?

Mrs. Jong tells brothers to sleep in a bed in the living room.

Mrs. Jong agrees not to throw the instruction book away.

Mrs. Jong teaches Meimei the art of invisible strength.

Mrs. Jong allows Meimei to go home from the market by herself.

Which of the following represents a generational conflict between Meimei and her mother?

Mrs. Jong is angry when Meimei appears to show disrespect toward her.

Mrs. Jong’s English is less fluent than Meimei’s.

Meimei is allowed to leave rice in her bowl; her brothers must empty their bowls.

Meimei is allowed to learn chess in spite of the fact that she is a girl.

Understanding how a writer contrasts two characters helps the reader

follow the conflict in the story.

follow the central idea in the story.

What other game, besides chess, is being referred to in the title of this story?

A strategy for achieving success in life

The conflict between Meimei’s two brothers

The conflict between Meimei’s parents

A strategy for becoming a national chess champion

Why does Meimei find Mrs. Jong’s behavior in the shops so embarrassing?

Meimei feels she is being paraded around to make her mother look good.

Meimei would rather be playing chess and resents the time spent away from the game.

Mrs. Jong talks very loudly and attracts too much attention.

People don’t recognize Meimei even after Mrs. Jong tells them who she is.

Why does Meimei’s mother buy her a small bag of plums?

As a reward for practicing the art of invisible strength

As a reward for completing her weekly chores

Because Meimei won a chess tournament

What is the real significance of Meimei’s success for her mother?

Meimei achieves the success within the American system that her mother cannot.

Meimei’s success enhances the family’s status in their village in China.

Meimei is offered a scholarship.

She is instrumental in helping her daughter learn the chess rules.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does Waverly live?

in a mansion

on a farm

in a five-bedroom flat above a butcher store

in a two-bedroom flat above a bakery

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who's got a chess set?

Lao Po

Vincent

Waverly

Winston

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Waverly think her mother will not allow her to play in chess tournaments?

Mrs. Jong doesn't want her to play an American game.

Mrs. Jong hates chess.

Mrs. Jong doesn't want her daughter to play with strangers.

Mrs. Jong doesn' speak good English.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concessions do Waverly's parents make to allow her to practice?

She has her own bedroom.

She doesn't do the dishes.

She doesn't have to finish her rice.

All of the above is correct.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is it difficult for Waverly to concentrate at home?

Her mother stands behind her breathing loudly.

Her brothers make too much noise.

She has to help her mother about the house.

She can't concentrate because of the wind.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does the gift of the chess board have on Waverly?

she thinks it's is dull

she thinks that she should get rid of it because her mother told her to throw it away

she thinks it's a great way to get ahead of boys

she is fascinated by it and wants to learn its secrets

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"... I didn't think that we were poor ..." is an example of

indirect characterization

conflict

direct characterization

character

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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Rules of the Game

Where does Waverly live?

Who's got a chess set?

Why does Waverly think her mother will not allow her to play in chess tournaments?

What concessions do Waverly's parents make to allow her to practice?

Why is it difficult for Waverly to concentrate at home?

What effect does the gift of the chess board have on Waverly?

"... I didn't think that we were poor ..." is an example of

Which of the following statements represents the principal cause of conflict between Meimei and Mrs. Jong?

For Meimei, what is the real importance of chess “as a game of secrets in which one must show and never tell”?

How do Meimei and her brothers view the Chinatown alley where they live?

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