Exploring Story Elements in Tan's Work

What is the primary setting of "The Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan?

• A bustling city in China

• Chinatown in San Francisco

• A small village in Vietnam

• A suburban neighborhood in New York

Which character in the story is known for their strategic thinking and chess skills?

• Waverly Jong

• Vincent Jong

• Lindo Jong

• Lau Po

How does Amy Tan use indirect characterization to reveal Waverly's personality?

• By describing her physical appearance

• Through her actions and decisions in chess games

• By stating her thoughts directly

• Through her mother's dialogue

What is the main internal conflict faced by Waverly in the story?

• Her struggle to learn chess

• Her desire to please her mother while seeking independence

• Her fear of losing a chess match

• Her difficulty in making friends

Identify the external conflict in "The Rules of the Game."

• Waverly's competition with her brothers

• Waverly's struggle against societal expectations

• Waverly's chess matches against opponents

• Waverly's argument with her mother

What theme is explored through Waverly's relationship with her mother?

• The importance of friendship

• The clash between traditional values and personal freedom

• The value of hard work

• The power of imagination

From whose point of view is "The Rules of the Game" narrated?

• Third-person omniscient

• First-person from Waverly's perspective

• Third-person limited

• First-person from Lindo's perspective

What mood is created by the descriptions of Waverly's chess games?

• Joyful and carefree

• Tense and competitive

• Sad and melancholic

• Relaxed and peaceful

How does the tone of the story change when Waverly argues with her mother?

• It becomes more humorous

• It becomes more serious and confrontational

• It becomes more lighthearted

• It becomes more mysterious

What event marks the climax of the story?

• Waverly winning her first chess tournament

• Waverly running away after arguing with her mother

• Waverly learning to play chess

• Waverly's mother praising her publicly