Rules of the Game

In "Rules of the Game," what do Meimei and her brothers think about the section of Chinatown where they live?

• They think it is dull and boring.

• They are afraid of it.

• They hate the poverty they see there.

• They think it is a place of adventure.

At the beginning of "Rules of the Game," what causes Mrs. Jong to buy a small bag of plums for Meimei?

• Meimei has completed her weekly chores.

• Meimei has learned the art of invisible strength from her mother

• Meimei has asked her mother to buy the plums.

• Mrs. Jong wants to reward Meimei for winning a chess tournament.

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 has a sly sense of humor.

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," 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 hates the crowded markets.

• She is embarrassed by her mother's behavior

• She has to skip a chess tournament.

In "Rules of the Game," how does Meimei feel about her mother's involvement in her chess playing?

• happy

• proud

• puzzled

• annoyed

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

In "Rules of the Game," 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.

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

• Meimei is given the bedroom and her brothers have to sleep in the living room.

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