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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tree-ear think Kang might have something special for the kiln?
(a) He went to the kiln at midnight.
(b) He went to the kiln the long way through the woods.
(c) He posted a sign saying the kiln was full but it shouldn't have been.
(d) The wheel barrel he pushed to the kiln was covered.

2. How was the fire lit in the kiln?
(a) With a match stick.
(b) By rubbing two sticks together.
(c) With a flint stone.
(d) With a live coal from the household fire.

3. What opens up when the winter storms stop?
(a) The mountain passes.
(b) The frozen river.
(c) Sea-trade routes.
(d) The forest paths.

4. What happens to Tree-ear as a result of the day's work?
(a) He falls asleep without eating.
(b) He falls into the river and almost drowns.
(c) He impresses the healer who offers him an apprenticeship.
(d) He gets a bad blister.

5. Where did the emissary and his entourage spend the night at Tree-ear's village?
(a) In the village inn.
(b) At Min's house.
(c) On their boat.
(d) In a local government official's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Min tell the emissary about bringing an inlay vessel to him later?

2. What does Tree-ear request of Min?

3. How did Min tell Tree-ear he wanted the red and white pottery drained for the inlays?

4. For how long has Tree-ear been with Crane-man?

5. What does Min insist upon that makes Tree-ear's job even more tedious?

(see the answer key)

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