Waverly's Chess Journey and Challenges

Waverly's Chess Journey and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video tutorial provides a summary of a story about Waverly, a young Chinese-American girl growing up in San Francisco's Chinatown. It explores her journey of learning chess, guided by her mother's teachings of 'invisible strength.' Waverly becomes a chess champion, but her success leads to tension with her mother, who is proud yet overbearing. The story highlights themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and personal growth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main cultural challenge faced by Waverly's family?

Balancing Chinese traditions with American culture

Learning a new language

Finding employment in a new country

Adapting to a different climate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Waverly's mother teach her about the 'art of invisible strength'?

To avoid conflicts at all costs

To always speak her mind

To win arguments and gain respect by being silent

To be physically strong

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Waverly grow up?

In a suburban area

In Chinatown, San Francisco

In a rural village

In a wealthy neighborhood

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gift does Waverly's brother receive at the Christmas party?

A book

A new bicycle

A chess set

A toy car

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Waverly learn the rules of chess?

By reading a rule book

By watching online videos

By listening to her brothers

By attending a chess class

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who becomes Waverly's chess mentor?

Her father

A school teacher

Her brother

An older man named Lao Pao Pao

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Waverly's mother attribute her chess success to?

Good coaching

Hard work

Luck

Natural talent

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Waverly confront her mother about?

Using her success to show off

Not supporting her chess career

Forcing her to do chores

Not allowing her to play with friends