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- 1. Multiple Choice
Waverly's mother values the strength that can be found in restraint and silence. Which of the following quotes from the text shows that?
Strongest wind cannot be seen.
Bite back your tongue.
Chinese people do business, do medicine, do painting. Not
lazy like American people.
Every time people come out from foreign country, must know rules. You not know, judge say, Too bad, go back.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of imagery
that transports the reader to the setting of Waverly's neighborhood.
The play area was bordered by wood-slat benches where old-country people sat cracking roasted watermelon seeds with their golden teeth and scattering the husks to an impatient gathering of gurgling pigeons.
As our mother sprinkled flour and rolled out small doughy circles for the steamed dumplings that would be our dinner that night, Vincent explained the rules, pointing to each piece.
A small weekend crowd of Chinese people and tourists would gather as I played and defeated my opponents one by one.
The Chinese bakery downstairs from our flat displayed my growing collection of trophies in its window, amidst the dustcovered cakes that were never picked up.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does this quote show about Waverly's relationship with her mother? "My mother placed my first trophy next to a new plastic chess set that the neighborhood Tao society had given to me. As she wiped each piece with a soft cloth, she said, 'Next time win more, lose less."
Her mother's love can be described as a double-edged sword, having the power to both defend and destroy a child.
Her mother didn't care about her at all.
Her mother just wanted her to be happy and didn't care if she won or lost her games.
Her mother cared more about the Tao society than her daughter.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Based on what your learned about Waverly in the story, what would she most likely do after the story ends?
give up on chess and her relationship with her mother
Use what she's learned about her inner strength in chess on her relationship with her mother.
Buy a turtle.
Never eat fish again.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Q. Whom does Waverly study chess with?
Her mother
Lau Po
Bobby Fischer
Vincent
- 6. Multiple ChoiceQ. On Saturdays when she isn't in a tournament, what does Waverly do?practicesShe plays with her brothers in the alley behind their house.She combs her hair.She goes with her mother to the market.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Where does the story take place?
San Francisco Chinatown
China
Japan
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
- 8. Multiple Choice
Where did they get the chess game from?
Christmas present from church
He found it
Mom bought the chess game
A friend gave it to him
- 9. Multiple Choice
What did Waverly's family call her?Life SaverAnnoyingMeimei "Little sitter"Young chess player - 10. Multiple Choice. Why did Waverly not have to wash dishes anymore?Her brothers always got in troubleWaverly was smarterShe was winning chess gamesThe brothers wanted to wash the dishes
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWaverly's mother taught her the art of invisible _______?strengthkindnesslovewind
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Waverly believe they were not poor?she ate good, and was taken care ofher mom bought her a chess sether mom told her they were not poorshe had fancy clothes and shoes
- 13. Multiple Choice
What did Waverly's mother give her for luck?
a rabbit's foot
a four leaf clover
a horseshoe
a chang
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat conflict arises when the mother and daughter go shopping?her mom was showing her off, and Waverly got upsetWaverly was not listeningWaverly stole a plummom started yelling at her
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow does the mother feel about her daughter’s success?he doesn't know about Waverly playing chessshe disapproves because it is not the Chinese wayshe thinks she can do bettershe is very proud of her
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhen does MeiMei first become interested in chess?when she found the game in the dark alleywhen she saw the old men in the park playingwhen she went to the Christmas partywhen she saw her brothers playing
- 17. Multiple Choice
What did Waverly trade to play chess
Jolly Ranchers
Oreo
Kit Kat
Life Savers Candies
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhere does Waverly live?in a mansionon a farmin a five-bedroom flat above a butcher storein a two-bedroom flat above a bakery
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhy is it difficult for Waverly to concentrate at home?Her mother stands behind her breathing loudly.Her brothers make too much noise.She has to help her mother about the house.She can't concentrate because of the wind.
- 20. Multiple Choice
At the beginning of "Rules of the Game," what causes Mrs. Jong to buy a small bag of plums for Meimei?
Meimei has completed her weekly chores.
Meimei has learned the art of invisible strength from her mother
Meimei has asked her mother to buy the plums.
Mrs. Jong wants to reward Meimei for winning a chess tournament.
- 21. Multiple Choice
When the family returns home after the Christmas party in "Rules of the Game," Mrs. Jong tells Vincent to throw away the chess set. What does this remark show about Mrs. Jong's character?
She does not enjoy playing chess.
She thinks Vincent will be wasting his time with the chess set
She is proud and does not want to keep a secondhand gift.
She has a sly sense of humor.
- 22. Multiple Choice
In "Rules of the Game," why does Meimei's mother believe it is important for Meimei to figure out the rules of chess for herself?
so she will learn to beat her brothers at the game
so she will learn to respect her Chinese heritage
so she will learn to compete successfully in America
so she will learn to become a national chess champion
- 23. Multiple Choice
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.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which answer choice correctly lists the order in which these events happen in "Rules of the Game"?
I. Meimei learns about opening moves in a chess game.
II. Vincent receives a chess set.
III. Meimei's brothers lose their interest in chess.
IV. Meimei uses her Life Savers to replace the missing chess pieces.
I, III, II, IV
I, IV, II, III
II, IV, I, III
III, I, IV, II
- 25. Multiple Choice
The author of the story is:
Waverly Jong
Amy Tan
Lau Po
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