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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Waverly Jong, "Rules of the Game".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Ying-Ying end up in the water?
(a) She tried to grab a swimming snake
(b) The Moon Lady drew her in
(c) She was frightened by firecrackers
(d) The little boys pushed her

2. Suyuan Woo's beautiful mah jong table was made of __________________.
(a) Teak
(b) Rosewood
(c) Bamboo
(d) Hong mu

3. Waverly was named after ____________________________.
(a) The boat her family came to America in
(b) The local department store
(c) The local pastry bakery
(d) The street where she lived

4. How was Ying-Ying rescued from the water?
(a) She was pulled ashore by brigands
(b) Fishermen pulled her up in their net
(c) She swam to a fishing boat
(d) A snake held her above water

5. Lindo Jong's family treated her ________________________________.
(a) Like an orphan they cared for
(b) As though she was an unwanted child
(c) As though she were a ghost
(d) As though she belonged to someone else

Short Answer Questions

1. Waverly replaces the missing chess pieces with _____________________.

2. The Mah Jong tiles are arranged into ___________________.

3. The Hsus find that their Chinese relatives do not want American gifts, but prefer ____________.

4. Waverly's mother says Waverly's success can be attributed to _______________.

5. The old woman's daughter swallowed this, more than sorrow.

(see the answer key)

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