Part A What is a key theme of "Rules of the Game"? Luck and success are closely tied to one another. Parents pass along their hope and optimism for the future to their children. Children and parents can come into conflict over who has power and control in their relationship. The relationship between mothers and daughters is the ultimate expression of generosity and caring. Question 2 Part B What is one way that events in the story develop the theme identified in Part A? Waverly's mother scolds her daughter for demanding salted plums, but later she buys a bag for her daughter. Waverly is featured in a story about chess in Life Magazine. Waverly receives a heavy package of Life Savers at the Christmas party. Waverly's family lives in a clean, two-bedroom apartment above a small Chinese bakery.