Rules of the Game by Amy Tan

Where does the short story take place?

• China

• San Francisco's China Town

• China Town, New York

• Japan

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What lesson does Waverly's mother teacher her in the store when she is crying for the sugar plums?

• A lesson about good social behavior.

• How to stop throwing a tantrum.

• The art of invisible strength-how to show self-control and get what you want.

• She disciplined her in the store.

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What reason does Waverly give for her mother dispensing her wisdom?

• She wishes to discipline Waverly and her brothers.

• She wants to help her children succeed in life.

• She is an interfering, bossy woman.

• She is proud and thinks she knows everything.

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Where did Waverly get her name from?

• She was named after her aunt.

• She was named by her father.

• She was named after the street sign of her childhood road.

• She was named after her grandmother.

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What is the best overall theme for "Rules of the Game"?

• Parents understand what their children want, and they should make all the decisions.

• Parents want their children to be successful even if they don't want to be.

• Children want to be protected by their parents, and they feel isolated when they are not.

• Children can feel overwhelmed by their parents rules, and they sometimes will assert their independence.

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What is chess a metaphor for in the story?

• Waverly's ability to defeat her mother at the game of real life.

• Waverly's great skills and intellect.

• Waverly's strength and endurance.

• Waverly's agner and frustration at her mom.

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Who is Waverly's real opponent in the short story?

• Her brothers.

• Lau Po.

• Her mother.

• Herself.

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Why does Waverly get upset with her Mother for "showing her off"?

• Waverly feels her mother is trying to take the credit for all of her hard work.

• Waverly feels her mother does not understand her.

• Waverly feels her mother is too selfish.

• Waverly feels her mother is unfair and too difficult.

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What does the word prodigy mean?

• A young person who has exceptional intellectual qualities and abilities.

• A young person who can spell and write well.

• A young person who can read really well.

• A young person who competes in games.

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

• Proud

• Happy

• Resentful

• Excited

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