Amy Tan Rules of the Game

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

In "Rules of the Game," why does Meimei feel unhappy about shopping with her mother and see it as a duty she cannot avoid?

• She would rather be playing with her brothers.

• She hates the crowded markets.

• She is embarrassed by her mother's behavior

• She has to skip a chess tournament.

In "Rules of the Game," how does Meimei feel about her mother's involvement in her chess playing?

• happy

• proud

• puzzled

• annoyed

In "Rules of the Game," the author gives clues to characters' personalities by reporting what other characters say or think about those characters. What is this technique called?

• foreshadowing

• symbolism

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

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

In "Rules of the Game," what special privilege does Meimei receive at home so that she can practice chess?

• Mrs. Jong spends extra time teaching Meimei the art of invisible strength.

• Mrs. Jong agrees not to throw the chess instruction book away.

• Meimei is given the bedroom and her brothers have to sleep in the living room.

• Meimei is allowed to walk home from the market by herself.

Which phrase most accurately explains the meaning of pungent?

• producing a sharp smell

• tasteless and bland

• creamy and filling

• producing a sour taste

Which sentence uses the word benevolently in a way that best reflects its meaning?

• Morgan smiles benevolently at Louisa and agrees to play dolls with her.

• Crispin yells benevolently at the boy who has just insulted him.

• Her brother benevolently smashes her toys to the floor.

• The sprinters raced benevolently to the finish line.

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.

Which of the following from the story shows personification?

• A light wind began blowing past my ears. It whispered secrets only I could hear.

• I borrowed books from the Chinatown library.

• I loved the secrets I found within the sixty-four black and white squares.

• On a cold spring afternoon, while walking home from school, I detoured through the playground at the end of our alley.