Rules of the Game

What is chess a metaphor for in the story?

• Waverly's ability to defeat her mother at the game of real life.

• Waverly's great skills and intellect.

• Waverly's strength and endurance.

• Waverly's agner and frustration at her mom.

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Who is Waverly's real opponent in the short story?

• Her brothers.

• Lau Po.

• Her mother.

• Herself.

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What do Meimei and her brothers think about the section of Chinatown where they live?

• They think it is dull and boring.

• They hate the poverty they see there.

• They are afraid of it.

• They think it is a place of adventure.

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What conflict arises between Waverly and her mother?

• Waverly is caught stealing plums.

• Waverly is upset that her mother is bragging about her.

• Her mother is angry that Waverly ignores her brothers.

• Her mother found out Waverly has been skipping school.

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Who is the author of the text?

• Amy Tan

• J.K. Rowling

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What does Waverly’s mother try to teach her?

• the art of invisible strength

• the art of loud and proud strength

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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.

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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.

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What is the main theme of 'Rules of the Game'?

• A) The struggle for independence

• B) The importance of family

• C) The art of invisible strength

• D) The power of friendship

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Rules of the Game'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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