The Red Candle: Plot
Lindo Jong's betrothed who's name is translated to "sky leftovers"
Who is Tyan-yu?
The object representing Lindo's marriage to her betrothed
What is the red candle?
The lesson taught by Waverly's mother at the age of six which later helps her excel in chess
What is the art of invisible strength?
This is often associated with both invisible strength, and a direction such as North
What is wind?
THE RED CANDLE
Lindo was this age when she was betrothed to her husband
What is two years old?
Lindo Jong's betrothed's mother and Lindo's soon to be mother-in-law, and the same woman who Lindo later lives to receive praise from
Who is Huang Taitai?
This particular accessory is purchased by Lindo every year, and taken off once a year as well in order to remind herself to stay true to who she is
What are gold bracelets?
The individual who Waverly faces in her imaginary game of chess near the end of the chapter
Who is Lindo Jong?/her mom?
The object associated with Waverly's thought process
What is a chessboard?
THE RED CANDLE - Finish the quote
"Promise! Honey-sweetheart my promise is as good as ____!"
What is "gold"?
The woman secretly of imperial lineage who ends up marrying Lindo's husband and was considered to be his "spiritual wife"
Who is the servant girl?
This bad omen occurred on the day of the wedding between Lindo and her husband-to-be and resulted in many people not showing up because they thought it was a Japanese advance
What is rain?
The objects that replace the missing pieces in Waverly's chess set
What are Life-Savers?
This game, often called the thinking mans game, is used as a symbol for a conflicted or strenuous relationship, such as the one between Waverly and her mom
What is chess?
RULES OF THE GAME -
When Waverly's family received the chessboard at the church event, a ten-year-old boy at the same event received this gift.
What is a globe/piggybank?
This individual from Lindo's husband's family allegedly appeared to Lindo, in a dream she had following their wedding, with several bad omens for their union
Who is Tyan-yu's grandfather
The material representing purity, honesty, and faithfulness
What is gold?
Who is Lau Po?
This word is symbolic for life within the title of the chapter
What is "Game"?
RULES OF THE GAME - Finish the Quote
"The alley was quiet and I could see the yellow lights shining from our flat like ____ _____ ___ in the night"
What is "two tigers eyes"
The three signs of a poor marriage to come that Lindo allegedly saw in her dream, leading to the annulment of her marriage
What are a black mole, loss of teeth, and the servant girls impregnation
The theme perpetuated by the comparison of Lindos feelings towards her betrothed and their house prior to becoming a part of their family, to her feelings after joining their family
What is the difference between appearance and reality?
This is the reason why Waverly quits chess and throws a fit in the middle of the market, ending her professional chess career
What is feeling exploited?
This humble phrase is uttered by Waverly's mom twice and suggests displays "proper Chinese humility" regarding Waverly's achievements
What is "Is luck"?
THE RED CANDLE
This day was chosen by the matchmaker to be a very lucky day for Lindos wedding to be planned
BE SPECIFIC
What is the fifteenth day of the eighth moon?