Question 1 (2 points) What effect does the gift of the chessboard have on Waverly? Question 1 options: She thinks it's is dull. She thinks that she should get rid of it because her mother told her to throw it away. She thinks it's a great way to get ahead of boys. She is fascinated by it and wants to learn its secrets. Question 2 (2 points) Which of the following statements represents the principal cause of conflict between Meimei and Mrs. Jong? Question 2 options: Meimei dislikes going with her mother to the shops; Mrs. Jong enjoys taking Meimei with her. Meimei knows how to play chess; Mrs. Jong does not. Meimei wears her hair in pigtails; Mrs. Jong keeps hers short. Meimei understands and wants to live by “American rules”; Mrs. Jong does not. Question 3 (2 points) Why does Meimei tell her mother she doesn’t want to play in the local tournament because “they would have American rules”? Question 3 options: It’s really a strategy so her mother will let her play. She’s afraid of losing the tournament. She doesn’t understand the American rules. It’s a strategy to avoid traveling far from home. Question 4 (2 points) What other game, besides chess, is being referred to in the title of this story? Question 4 options: The conflict between Meimei’s two brothers. A strategy for achieving success in life. The conflict between Meimei’s parents. A strategy for becoming a national chess champion. Question 5 (2 points) What is the real significance of Meimei’s success for her mother? Question 5 options: She is instrumental in helping her daughter learn the chess rules. Meimei’s success enhances the family’s status in their village in China. Meimei achieves the success within the American system that her mother cannot. Meimei is offered a scholarship.