Part A

Question

What is a key theme of "Rules of the Game"?

Responses

Young love and romance can blossom in times of great stress.
Young love and romance can blossom in times of great stress.

Sexism can make it harder for women to find success and respect.
Sexism can make it harder for women to find success and respect.

The tension between rich and poor is a result of the guilt felt by wealthy people.
The tension between rich and poor is a result of the guilt felt by wealthy people.

A friendship with one's peers can be stronger than familial bonds.
A friendship with one's peers can be stronger than familial bonds.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which detail from the story helps develop the theme identified in Part A?

Responses

Waverly and her brothers enjoy playing in the dark alley near their apartment.
Waverly and her brothers enjoy playing in the dark alley near their apartment.

At one point, a white man takes a picture of Waverly and her friends in Chinatown.
At one point, a white man takes a picture of Waverly and her friends in Chinatown.

Waverly is named after the street on which she and the family live.
Waverly is named after the street on which she and the family live.

Chess champion Bobby Fischer is quoted as saying there will never be a woman grandmaster.

Answer 1

Part A

Key theme: Sexism can make it harder for women to find success and respect.

Part B

Detail from the story that helps develop the theme: Chess champion Bobby Fischer is quoted as saying there will never be a woman grandmaster.

This detail emphasizes the challenges women face in achieving recognition and respect in a male-dominated field, underscoring the theme of sexism in the story.