Rules of the Game – Analysis and Interpretation Questions

1. How does the setting contribute to your understanding of the story?

2. How did Waverly learn to play chess?

3. How does getting better at chess improve Waverly’s life?

4. Why are Winston and Vincent jealous of Waverly?

5. Upon falling asleep, Waverly says: “I closed my eyes and pondered my next move.” What was she pondering about? How is this saying connected to the theme of the story?

6. In your opinion, why is the story called Rules of the Game?