Rule of the Game

Who is the author of the text?

• Amy Tan

• J.K. Rowling

What does Waverly’s mother try to teach her?

• the art of invisible strength
• the art of loud and proud strength

What is the difference between Waverly’s mother’s reaction to the chess at the church and at home?

• She is nice to the woman, but says she doesn't want the game when they get home.
• She tells the woman that the gift isn't good enough, but cries about how she acted when they get home.

Who is Lao Po?

• The old man who teaches her the etiquette of chess.
• The old man who owns the bakery in Chinatown.

How does Waverly’s mother perceive Americans and American culture?

• She thinks Americans are lazy and have too many rules.
• She thinks that Americans work harder than the Chinese.

What are the expectations the American chess community has for Waverly?

• The expect her to continue playing chess and become a grandmaster.
• They expect her to start losing because she is Chinese and a girl.

What is the Chinatown community’s attitude towards Waverly’s success?

• They believe that Waverly's success will bring success to the community.
• They  feel like Waverly is bringing too much attention to their community and want her to stop.

Who is Waverly’s final opponent?

• Her mother
• Bobby Fischer

What does the story imply that the “game” Waverly is playing is at the end of the text?

• Winning independence from her mother.
• Winning more attention from her mother than her brothers get.

Q. Whom does Waverly study chess with?

• Her mother

• Lau Po

• Bobby Fischer

• Vincent