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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what century is A Single Shard set?
(a) 14th.
(b) 10th.
(c) 12th.
(d) 15th.

2. Who is Tree-ear?
(a) The village potter.
(b) The daughter of the village baker.
(c) A young orphan.
(d) The son of the village commissioner.

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

4. Where did Tree-ear and Crane-man live during the winter?
(a) At the temple.
(b) A vegetable pit.
(c) In a cave in the hills.
(d) In a house in the village.

5. What is Tree-ear's response to Crane-man's offer?
(a) He does not know his uncle.
(b) He is happy with Crane-man.
(c) He does not want help.
(d) He does not want to be a healer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which area of Korea is the novel set?

2. Where does Min send Tree-ear the next morning?

3. What sloshed out of two bowls that Kang was carrying while Tree-ear was watching him?

4. What is the name of the vase that has dozens of birds inlaid inside medallions surrounded by clouds?

5. Where do the travelers take Tree-ear?

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