Analyzing Amy Tan's 'Rules of the Game'

What motivates Waverly Jong to excel in chess throughout the story "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan?

• Her desire to impress her friends

• Her wish to gain her mother's approval and pride

• Her ambition to win a scholarship

• Her interest in becoming a professional chess player

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Which theme is most prominently explored in "Rules of the Game"?

• The importance of friendship

• The struggle for independence.

• The value of education

• The power of wealth

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Summarize the main conflict between Waverly and her mother in "Rules of the Game."

• Waverly wants to quit chess, but her mother insists she continues.

• Waverly's mother wants her to focus on school, but Waverly is more interested in chess.

• Waverly feels her mother is too controlling and wants to assert her independence.

• Waverly's mother disapproves of her friends, causing tension between them.

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Identify the narrative structure used in "Rules of the Game."

• Linear narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end

• Non-linear narrative with flashbacks

• Circular narrative that ends where it begins

• Episodic narrative with separate, loosely connected stories

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How does Waverly's mother influence her approach to chess?

• By teaching her advanced strategies

• By encouraging her to play for fun

• By instilling a sense of discipline and strategy

• By discouraging her from playing too much

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What is the significance of the title "Rules of the Game" in relation to the story's themes?

• It refers to the literal rules of chess that Waverly learns.

• It symbolizes the unspoken rules and expectations in Waverly's family life.

• It highlights the importance of following societal norms.

• It emphasizes the competitive nature of sports.

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Describe how Waverly's relationship with her mother changes throughout the story.

• It becomes more distant as Waverly gains independence.

• It becomes closer as they bond over chess.

• It remains unchanged despite Waverly's success.

• It becomes more supportive as her mother understands her better.

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What role does the setting play in the development of the story's plot?

• It provides a backdrop for Waverly's chess tournaments.

• It highlights the cultural differences between Waverly and her peers.

• It emphasizes the challenges of growing up in a multicultural neighborhood.

• It serves as a neutral space with little impact on the plot.

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Analyze how Waverly's internal conflict affects her actions in the story.

• It causes her to quit chess altogether.

• It leads her to rebel against her mother's expectations.

• It makes her more determined to win every match.

• It results in her seeking advice from her friends.

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What is the outcome of the main conflict in "Rules of the Game"?

• Waverly and her mother reconcile and understand each other better.

• Waverly decides to stop playing chess to please her mother.

• Waverly runs away from home to escape her mother's control.

• The story ends with unresolved tension between Waverly and her mother.

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