Rules of the game post-reading quiz

What is the main lesson the narrator was taught by her mother?

• the ability to act like an American

• the art of winning

• the art of never showing emotions

• the ability to be powerful in a quiet, unexpected way

Which of the following characterizes Waverly's approach to learning chess?

• She is naturally talented and doesn't need to practice.

• She is consumed with learning all she can.

• She watches others and copies their moves.

• She cheats whenever she can.

Name the figurative language technique: "I could see the yellow lights shining from our flat like two tiger's eyes in the night."

• metaphor

• simile

• personfication

• hyperbole

When the family returns home after the Christmas party in "Rules of the Game," 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 thinks Vincent will be wasting his time with the chess set

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

• She is very grateful for the gift.

In "Rules of the Game," why does Meimei's mother believe it is important for Meimei to figure out the rules of chess for herself?

• so she will learn to beat her brothers at the game

• so she will learn to respect her Chinese heritage

• so she will learn to compete successfully in America

• so she will learn to become a national chess champion

In "Rules of the Game," why does Meimei tell her mother that she does not want to play in the local tournament because "they would have American rules"?

• She does not understand the American rules for playing chess.

• She is afraid of losing in the tournament.

• She uses a strategy to trick her mother into letting her play in the tournament.

• She uses a strategy to avoid traveling far from home.

In "Rules of the Game," the author gives clues to characters' personalities by reporting what other characters say or think about those characters. What is this technique called?

• foreshadowing

• symbolism

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Which answer choice correctly lists the order in which these events happen in "Rules of the Game"?

I. Meimei learns about opening moves in a chess game.

II. Vincent receives a chess set.

III. Meimei's brothers lose their interest in chess.

IV. Meimei uses her Life Savers to replace the missing chess pieces.

• I, III, II, IV

• I, IV, II, III

• II, IV, I, III

• III, I, IV, II

Why should one never reveal "why" to others in the game of chess?

• Because it is considered rude

• Because it can make the game predictable

• Because a little knowledge withheld is a great advantage for future use

• Because it is against the rules of chess

One theme of the story is (-).

• The importance of reading books

• Stereotypes

• The cultural gap between Americans and Chinese

• Father - son relationship