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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tree-ear ask this of Min?
(a) To see how Min made the boxes.
(b) To cheer-up Crane-man.
(c) To satisfy his hunger.
(d) For payment for breaking the pottery.

2. What did Min give Tree-ear for the journey?
(a) A bank draft.
(b) A string of coins.
(c) A letter to the emissary.
(d) A coat.

3. What was Tree-ear's revelation concerning clay in Chapter 7?
(a) It all felt the same.
(b) It had a life of its own.
(c) He could finally feel when it was ready.
(d) White clay is better for wine cups.

4. What was different about Min's display for the judging from the other potters?
(a) His display put the big pieces on the top shelves.
(b) He had significantly less pieces.
(c) He had many more pieces than the others.
(d) He did not use live flowers in the vases.

5. What does Min insist upon that makes Tree-ear's job even more tedious?
(a) Tree-ear must stand as Tree-ear is working.
(b) Tree-ear must follow Min's helpful advice.
(c) Tree-ear must help Min sometimes.
(d) Processing the clay sometimes 4 or 5 times.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tree-ear do when the two test vases were packed?

2. With what did Min remove the hot vessels from the kiln?

3. What does Tree-ear learn quickly?

4. Who was waiting out on the road for Tree-ear the morning after he and Min unloaded the kiln?

5. What did Min say to Tree-ear when he came to check on the progress of the red and white clay?

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