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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the vessels if the heat in the kiln rises too fast?
(a) They melt.
(b) They fuse together.
(c) They crack.
(d) They turn black.

2. What did the village potters begin to do at the kiln?
(a) Fight over taking turns.
(b) Pace restlessly.
(c) Use a different kind of wood.
(d) Load it with more pottery.

3. What does Tree-ear request of Min?
(a) To take the crane figurine to Crane-man.
(b) To get an apple off Min's tree.
(c) To be allowed to watch Min work.
(d) To be allowed to work for Min.

4. In which area of Korea is the novel set?
(a) Eastern coast.
(b) Northern mountains.
(c) Western coast.
(d) The heart of Korea.

5. Where does Tree-ear hide his bowl?
(a) In the garden.
(b) In the shed.
(c) Under the porch.
(d) Under his robe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what century is A Single Shard set?

2. When would the potters find out the emissary's decision?

3. At what time of the day did Min say they would remove the pieces from the kiln?

4. How are orphans seen in Korea during Tree-ear's time?

5. Who is Tree-ear?

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