Rules of the Game by Amy Tan

I. Answer the multiple choice questions for the short story "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan.

What do Meimei and her brothers think about the section of Chinatown where they live?

• They think it is dull and boring.

• They hate the poverty they see there.

• They are afraid of it.

• They think it is a place of adventure.

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When the family returns home after the Christmas party, Mrs. Jong tells Vincent to throw away the chess set. What does this remark show about Mrs. Jong's character?

• She does not enjoy playing chess.

• She is proud and does not want to keep a second hand gift.

• She thinks Vincent will be wasting his time with the chess set.

• She has a sly sense of humor.

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Why does Meimei feel unhappy about shopping with her mother and see it as a duty she cannot avoid?

• She would rather be playing with her brothers.

• She is embarrassed by her mother's behavior.

• She hates the crowded markets.

• She has to skip a chess tournament.

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

• happy

• puzzled

• proud

• annoyed

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What special privilege does Meimei receive at home so that she can practice chess?

• Mrs. Jong spends extra time teaching Meimei the art of invisible strength.

• Meimei is given the bedroom and her brothers slept in a bed in the living room.

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

• Meimei is allowed to walk home from the market by herself.

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

• strength

• love

• kindness

• wind

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When does MeiMei first become interested in chess? 

• When she found the game in the dark alley.

• When she went to the Christmas party.

• 
  When she saw the old men in the park playing.

• When she saw her brothers playing.  

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What conflict arises between Waverly and her mother?

• Waverly is caught stealing plums.

• Waverly is upset that her mother is bragging about her.

• Her mother is angry that Waverly ignores her brothers.

• Her mother found out Waverly has been skipping school.

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Where does the short story take place?

• 
  China

• China Town, New York

• San Francisco's China Town

• Japan

Where did Waverly get her name from?

• She was named after her aunt.

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

• She was named by her father.

• She was named after her grandmother.

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