Rules of the Game

Where does Meimei live?

• in a mansion

• on a farm

• in a five-bedroom flat above a butcher store

• in a two-bedroom flat above a bakery

Who got a chess set?

• Lao Po

• Vincent

• Waverly

• Winston

Why is it difficult for Meimei 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.

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

• 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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

• To retain her Chinese heritage
• To beat her brother at the game
• To become a national chess champion
• To compete successfully in America

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

• She thinks the gift is too extravagant.
• She is too proud to accept charity.
• She wants Vincent to spend more time studying.
• She cannot play chess.

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

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

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