Rules of the Game

How does the mother feel about her daughter’s success?

• he doesn't know about Waverly playing chess 
• she disapproves because it is not the Chinese way 
• she thinks she can do better
• she is very proud of her 

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In “Rules of the Game,” what do Waverly and her brothers think about the section of Chinatown where they live?

• They are afraid of its dangers.

• They think it is a dull and lifeless place.

• They hate the signs of poverty they see there.

• They see it as a place for exploration and fun.

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In “Rules of the Game,” why does Waverly feel unhappy about shopping with her mother and see it as a duty she cannot avoid?

• She hates the crowded markets.

• She has to skip a chess tournament.

• She is embarrassed by her mother’s behavior.

• She would rather be playing with her brothers.

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 How would you describe Waverly's mother?

• laid back 
• she is not in the story
•  aggressive
• firm but loving 

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Waverly's mother taught her the art of invisible _______?

• strength 
• kindness
• love 
• wind

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What conflict arises when the mother and daughter go shopping?

• her mom was showing her off, and Waverly got upset 
• Waverly was not listening
• Waverly stole a plum
• mom started yelling at her

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How does Waverly feel about her mother's involvement in her chess playing?

• appreciative

• annoyed

• affectionate

• ambivalent

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Rules of the Game:

What was “the art of invisible strength” that Waverly’s mother taught her?

• It was a special strength that comes from angels.

• It was the strength that comes from lifting weights.

• It was a strategy for winning arguments and gaining respect from others.

• It was a way of never losing even one chess tournament.

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Rules of the Game:

How did Waverly’s mother demonstrate the art of invisible strength?

• She gave Waverly a gift of salted plums precisely because she kept quiet

  and didn’t request them.

• She ignored Waverly and never praised her.

• She showed Waverly how muscular her body was getting.

• She remained silent for seven days straight.

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How does Waverly’s mother perceive Americans and American culture?

• She thinks Americans are lazy and have too many rules.
• She thinks that Americans work harder than the Chinese.

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