Exploring The Rules Of The Game by Amy Tan

What was missing from the chess set that Vincent received?

• A black rook and a white bishop

• A black queen and a white king

• A black pawn and a white knight

• A black bishop and a white rook

Why did Waverly's mother initially want to throw away the chess set?

• It was broken

• It was used

• It was missing pieces

• It was too expensive

What did Waverly offer to replace the missing chess pieces?

• Coins

• Buttons

• Marbles

• Lifesavers

What advice did Waverly's mother give about understanding the rules?

• Ask someone else

• Ignore the rules

• Find out yourself

• Make up your own rules

Who did Waverly practice chess with in the park?

• A school friend

• Her brothers

• Her mother

• Lao Po

What did Lao Po teach Waverly about chess?

• The names of different strategies

• How to play quickly

• How to cheat

• How to distract opponents

Why did Waverly's mother allow her to participate in local tournaments?

• She was forced by the community

• She believed Waverly would win

• She wanted to show off her daughter

• She didn't want to bring shame to the family

What did Waverly's mother give her before her first tournament?

• A small tablet of red jade

• A lucky coin

• A book on chess strategies

• A new chess set

What was Waverly's title after becoming a national chess champion?

• The Chess Master

• The Great American Hope

• The Young Chess Prodigy

• The Great Chinese Hope

What change occurred in Waverly's household after she became a national champion?

• She had to do more chores

• Her brothers had to do her chores

• Her mother stopped supporting her

• She had to quit school