Literary Analysis of Two Kinds and Rules of the Game

Discuss the mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds and how it contributes to the overall theme (message) of the story.

• The mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds is characterized by harmony and understanding, as the mother supports her daughter's dreams.

• The mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds is characterized by indifference, as the mother and daughter have little interaction.

• The mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds is characterized by mutual respect, as the mother and daughter always agree on everything.

• The mother-daughter relationship in Two Kinds is characterized by conflict and misunderstanding, as the mother pushes her daughter to fulfill her own unfulfilled dreams.

In Rules of the Game Waverly did do all of the following except she did NOT

• have her picture in Life magazine

• win local and national chess tournaments

• let her mom give her a Chinese chang for luck

• lose a chess game to a 15 year old boy in Oakland

In Two Kinds what do the two piano songs at the end symbolize?

• The daughter's continual failures in the eyes of her mother

• The daughter's success and achievement
• Forgiveness and understanding between the mother and daughter

• The mother's disappointment and disapproval

Explain the significance of the chess game in Rules of the Game and its impact on the protagonist, Waverly's, journey.

• The chess game signifies the protagonist's journey to find true love and happiness

• The chess game is an extended metaphor for the protagonist's love for strategy, learning secrets, and planning, which shape her journey and how she views the world

• The chess game represents the protagonist's desire to become a professional athlete

• The chess game symbolizes the protagonist's love for her brothers and her family

How does the theme of identity play out in Two Kinds? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.

• The theme of identity in Two Kinds is about the mother's struggle to find her own identity.

• The theme of identity in Two Kinds is portrayed through the conflict between the mother and daughter, Jing-mei. Jing-mei struggles to find her own identity and rebel against her mother's expectations. For example, her mother wants her to be a prodigy, but Jing-mei resists and tries to find her own path.

• The theme of identity in Two Kinds is not important to the overall story.

• The theme of identity in Two Kinds is shown through the relationship between Jing-mei and her piano teacher. Jing-mei can hear and her piano teacher is deaf, which contrasts their identities.

Select the answer option that lists the parts of the story arc in the correct order.

• Hook; Background; Introduction; Body Paragraphs; Counter Argument; Conclusion

• Answer; Cite Evidence; Explain; Cite Evidence; Explain

• Rising Action; Exposition; Falling Action; Climax; Resolution

• Exposition; Rising Action; Climax; Falling Action; Resolution

How does Amy Tan explore the themes of identity and parental expectations through the narrative of Two Kinds?

• By illustrating the complex relationship between a mother who projects her own aspirations onto her daughter, leading to a clash of wills and cultural values.

• Through the depiction of a seamless and harmonious relationship between mother and daughter, showcasing a perfect blend of cultural values.

• By focusing on the daughter's journey in rejecting all forms of authority and societal norms without any influence from her cultural background.

• Two Kinds is primarily a story about the adventures of a young girl with no emphasis on family dynamics or cultural conflicts.

Examine the role of the American Dream in Two Kinds and its influence on the characters' actions.

• The American Dream is something the mother believes in and pushes her daughter towards while the daughter is more skeptical and resistant.

• The American Dream causes the characters in Two Kinds to give up on their goals and aspirations.

• The characters in Two Kinds are content with their current situation and do not pursue success or the American Dream.

• The American Dream has no influence on the characters' actions in Two Kinds.

Who teaches Jing-Mei (June) to play the piano?

• She is self taught since she is a piano prodigy

• Her mother

• Auntie Lindo

• Mr. Chong (Old Chong)

Discuss how the game of chess in Rules of the Game mirrors the life lessons learned by the protagonist.

• The game of chess represents the chaos of the world and lack of control immigrants have in new places.

• The game of chess is merely a backdrop and does not significantly impact the protagonist's life lessons.

• The game of chess symbolizes the protagonist's relationship with her family and her cultural heritage.

• The game of chess is a metaphor for the protagonist's internal struggle and desire for control, strategy, rules, and her journey towards self-discovery.