The Chess Tournament

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.

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

• She is afraid of losing in the tournament.

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

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

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

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In which of these circumstances has the person most likely plotted the given event?

• A parent has lost his or her temper.

• A chess player has responded to an attack.

• A chess player has calculated possible moves.

• A driver has taken the wrong exit on the interstate.

In “Rules of the Game,” what motivates Mrs. Jong to grant privileges to Waverly that her brothers do not have?

• She wants Waverly to become as Americanized as her brothers are.

• She wants her daughter, unlike her sons, to learn how to display humility.

• She is proud of her daughter’s chess triumphs and wants to encourage them.

• She thinks Waverly is ashamed of her and wants to make Waverly less ashamed.

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In “Rules of the Game,” what special privileges does Waverly receive at home so that she can practice chess? Choose two options.

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

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

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

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

• Waverly is allowed to leave some of her food uneaten.

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What is the purpose of the text above?

• to congratulate someone on his victory

• to ask someone to join a chess tournament

• to invite someone to practice chess together

• to support someone at the chess tournament

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Why does Waverly tell her mother that she doesn't want to play in a tournament because they will use "American rules"?

• Waverly doesn't understand the American rules of chess.

• Waverly is afraid of losing the tournament.

• Waverly wants to avoid traveling far from home.

• Waverly tricks her mom into letting her compete.

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In 'The Chess Tournament,' what is the main reason the protagonist decides to enter the competition?

• To prove their skills to their mentor

• To win the grand prize money

• To gain recognition from their peers

• To challenge themselves against the best players

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Chess Tournament' to describe the tension between players?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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In 'The Chess Tournament,' how does the author illustrate the protagonist's internal conflict?

• Through dialogue with other characters

• Through a series of flashbacks

• Through the protagonist's thoughts and reflections

• Through the setting description

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