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Ties Paaijmans, Julian Moek & Luc van Hunnik
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Middelbare school
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Rules of the Game
Ties Paaijmans, Julian Moek & Luc van Hunnik
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1. What useful information did MeiMei's mother teach her when she was six years old? How did she learn it?
Slide 3 - Open question
2. When does MeiMei first become interested in chess? Through what means does she learn to play the game?
Slide 4 - Open question
3. As a first-generation Chinese immigrant, what challenges does the mother face? Explain her attitude toward ''American Rules''
Slide 5 - Open question
4. What conflict arises then the mother and daughter go shopping?
Slide 6 - Open question
5. Explain how MeiMei applies her mother's strategy to ''winning arguments, respect for others and ..... chess games''.
Slide 7 - Open question
6. How does MeiMei trick her mother into letting her play in her first chess tournament?
Slide 8 - Open question
7. How does the mother feel about her daughter's success? How can you tell?
Slide 9 - Open question
Slide 10 - Video
8. Do you think the mother is justified in being angry? Is MeiMei? Support your opinion with examples from the story.
Slide 11 - Open question
9. How is MeiMei's relationship with her mother like a game chess?
Slide 12 - Open question
1. What is the role of strategy in the story?
A
Strategy doesn't play a significant role.
B
Strategy is only applicable to chess, not to MeiMei's life.
C
Strategy is crucial for MeiMei in both chess and her daily life.
D
Strategy is only applicable to MeiMei's life, not to chess.
Slide 13 - Quiz
2. What does the title "Rules of the Game" mean in the story?
A
It doesn't have a special meaning.
B
It refers to the importance of rules in MeiMei's life.
C
It is solely about following rules in chess, without broader significance.
D
It refers to the importance of rules in MeiMei's life, both within and outside the game of chess.
Slide 14 - Quiz
3. How does the relationship between MeiMei and her mother change throughout the story?
A
Their relationship remains the same, with no changes.
B
Their relationship deteriorates as the story progresses.
C
Their relationship grows in appreciation and understanding.
D
Their relationship becomes more complicated and ultimately unsolvable.
Slide 15 - Quiz
4. What does the chess game symbolize for MeiMei's experiences as an immigrant daughter?
A
It symbolizes the complexity of her life and the necessity of strategy.
B
It symbolizes her dislike of strategic thinking.
C
It symbolizes her isolation and loneliness.
D
It symbolizes her friendship with her brother.
Slide 16 - Quiz
Question 5: What conflict is addressed in the story and how is it resolved?
A
There is no conflict in the story.
B
The conflict is about MeiMei's relationship with her father.
C
The conflict is resolved by avoiding chess altogether.
D
The conflict is about MeiMei's struggle with cultural expectations and is resolved by
Slide 17 - Quiz
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