The Red Candle & Rules of the Game Quiz

Why was Lindo Jong arranged to marry Tyan-yu?

• A) She fell in love with him

• B) Her family owed a debt

• C) A matchmaker arranged it before she was born

• D) She was kidnapped and forced to marry

What does the red candle symbolize in Lindo’s marriage?

• Eternal commitment and good luck

• Her family’s wealth and prosperity

• The suffering of young brides

• A test of obedience to her parents

What does Lindo do to escape her arranged marriage?

• Runs away to America

• Pretends to have a vision from the gods

• Asks for her parents’ help

• Fakes an illness

How does Lindo convince her in-laws to annul the marriage?

• A) She claims she is infertile and cursed

• B) She threatens to run away

• C) She tells them she loves another man

• D) She proves Tyan-yu does not love her
  

What does Lindo promise herself before leaving her marriage?

• She will always honor her family

• She will never let herself be powerless again

• She will return to her parents someday

• She will seek revenge on her in-laws

How does Lindo Jong end up in America?

• Her family sends for her

• She marries a Chinese-American man

• She escapes and works as a servant

• She wins a lottery for immigration

What is Waverly Jong’s main talent?

• Chess

• Calligraphy

• Piano

• Writing

What lesson does Waverly’s mother teach her about success?

• Invisible strength

• Winning is everything

• Honor your ancestors

• Patience and humility

How does Waverly first learn chess?

• A) Her brother receives a chess set for Christmas

• B) She watches matches in Chinatown

• C) Her teacher gives her lessons

• D) A family friend introduces her to the game

Why does Waverly become angry with her mother?

• Her mother brags about her too much

• She is not allowed to play chess anymore

• She loses an important tournament

• Her mother forces her to quit school