Les

Why does the author open the story by narrating a game of chess between Mr. White and his son, Henry?

A) It introduces the reader to the control Mrs. White has over the decisions

her husband makes later in the story.

B) It teaches the reader that Henry's insolence will cost Mr. White dearly later

in the story

C) It reminds the reader that chess was an important cultural dimension of

England's colonial rule in India.

D) It teaches the reader to expect impulsive behavior from Mr. White's

interactions with the guest the Whites are expecting

the answer is : D

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14 August, 11:18

Les

Why does the author open the story by narrating a game of chess between Mr. White and his son, Henry?

A) It introduces the reader to the control Mrs. White has over the decisions

her husband makes later in the story.

B) It teaches the reader that Henry's insolence will cost Mr. White dearly later

in the story

C) It reminds the reader that chess was an important cultural dimension of

England's colonial rule in India.

D) It teaches the reader to expect impulsive behavior from Mr. White's

interactions with the guest the Whites are expecting

the answer is : D

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D) It teaches the reader to expect impulsive behavior from Mr. White's interactions with the guest the Whites are expecting.

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The correct answer is It teaches the reader to expect impulsive behavior from Mr. White's interactions with the guest the Whites are expecting. His chess play is characterized as "involving radical chances" that expose his most valuable game piece. He ignores the apprehension of his wife and tries to distract his son from his "fatal mistake."