Rules of the Game

In “Rules of the Game,” which main traits does the complex character of Waverly display? Choose three options.

• persistence

• cruelty

• intelligence

• generosity

• competitiveness

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

• Waverly has completed her weekly chores.

• Waverly has asked her mother to buy the plums.

• Waverly has learned the art of invisible strength from her mother.

• Waverly has won a chess tournament and therefore deserves a reward.

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

• I, III, II, IV

• I, IV, II, III

• II, IV, I, III

• III, I, IV, II

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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 “Rules of the Game,” how does Waverly feel about her mother’s involvement in her chess playing?

• happy

• proud

• puzzled

• annoyed

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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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In “Rules of the Game,” what do Waverly and her brothers think about the section of Chinatown where they live?

• They are afraid of its dangers.

• They think it is a dull and lifeless place.

• They hate the signs of poverty they see there.

• They see it as a place for exploration and fun.

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In “Rules of the Game,” how does Waverly feel about chess when her brothers first bring home the chess set and begin playing?

• She is completely uninterested in the game.

• She is intrigued by the mystery of the game.

• She finds the chess pieces cute and appealing.

• She is disgusted by the condition of the chess set.

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In “Rules of the Game,” why does Waverly feel unhappy about shopping with her mother and see it as a duty she cannot avoid?

• She hates the crowded markets.

• She has to skip a chess tournament.

• She is embarrassed by her mother’s behavior.

• She would rather be playing with her brothers.

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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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