The Rules of the Game- Joy Luck

What does Waverly’s mother mean when she says, “Wise guy, he not go against the wind”?

• Smart people listen and follow advice.

• Wind is very strong and can blow you away.

• Waverly should run outside and play.

Why does Waverly feel upset when her mother brags about her?

• She thinks her mother is being mean to her.

• She feels like her hard work is not being seen.

• She does not like playing chess anymore.

What does Waverly’s mother believe about her daughter’s success?

• Waverly won because of her mother’s teachings.

• Waverly won because she got lucky.

• Waverly learned chess all by herself.

How does Waverly see her relationship with her mother?

• Like a chess game where she must plan her moves.

• Like a race where she runs the fastest.

• Like a story where they always get along.

What does the “strongest wind cannot be seen” mean in the story?

• Some things, like feelings, are powerful even if we can’t see them.

• The wind is stronger than anything in the world.

• Waverly’s mother likes to talk about the weather.

Why does Waverly bite her tongue when her mother won’t let her play?

• She is scared of getting in trouble.

• She is thinking of a plan to get what she wants before speaking or acting.

• She doesn’t like talking when she is playing chess.

What is Waverly trying to do at the end of the story?

• Find a way to beat her mother in a chess game.

• Think ahead and plan how to get more freedom.

• Ask her mother to teach her more chess moves.

Why does Waverly feel conflicted about her relationship with her mother?

• She loves her mother but also wants independence.

• She does not like her mother at all.

• She wants to quit playing chess to make her mother mad.

What do the chess games symbolize in Waverly’s life?

• The way she learns to think and make choices.

• A fun game she plays with friends.

• A boring activity she wants to quit.

How does Waverly’s strategy in chess reflect her personality?

• She is clever and always thinking ahead.

• She likes to follow others and not make choices.

• She only plays because her mother tells her to.