Quiz: The Joy Luck Club Chap.5: Rules of the Game

How does Waverly first get to know about chess rules?

• From her mother (Lindo)

• From her older brothers

• From a chess club that she attends

• She learnt it at the age of 3.

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What did Waverly learn from her mother?

• Power of invisible light

• What "pawn" is in chess

• Elements of the periodic table

• Invisible strength

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The metaphor of chess show. . .

• Hardships of Chinese immigrants in America and Waverly's relationship with her mother.

• Hardships of American immigrants in China and Waverly's relationship with her brothers.

• Hardships of Chinese immigrants in China and Waverly's relationship with her mother.

• Hardships of American immigrants in Russia and Waverly's relationship with Lao Po.

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Who gave Lindo the red jade?

• She bought it herself.

• Her husband.

• Waverly (daughter)

• Lindo's own mother.

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Why does Lindo emphasize "win more and lose less" to Waverly?

• She wants to brag more about her daughter to others.

• It is Lindo's way of showing care about her daughter's success.

• She believes Waverly is not smart enough to win in the next tournament.

• It is Lindo's will.

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What is the meaning of 'chang'?

• Bravery

• Loud voice

• Luck

• Wealth

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"Wise guys, he not go against wind. In Chinese way, Come from ___(?)_____. . . "

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"Wise guys, he not go against wind. In Chinese way, Come from South, blow with __(?)___ - poom!

(a)  

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"Wise guys, he not go against wind. In Chinese way, Come from South, blow with wind - poom! North will follow. Strongest wind cannot be ___(?)____" - Lindo Jong

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The strategies Waverly learns from Lao Po (old Chinese man). . .

• are rooted in Chinese tradition.

• are rooted in American tradition.

• discourages Waverly from playing chess.

• were not helpful.

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