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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Min do differently at the kiln in Chapter 7?
(a) He stayed at the kiln thoughout the entire firing.
(b) He put more wood in to start.
(c) He left as soon as the wood was lit.
(d) He put less wood in to start.

2. What does Min tell the emissary about bringing an inlay vessel to him later?
(a) He would do it.
(b) He would send his brother.
(c) He was retiring.
(d) He is too old to make the journey.

3. How did Min tell Tree-ear he wanted the red and white pottery drained for the inlays?
(a) As if for glaze.
(b) For him to drain it only two times.
(c) For it to be drained like the brown clay.
(d) For it not to drain.

4. Why did Min smash all the vases that had inlays?
(a) The glaze had been ruined with brown splotches.
(b) The vessels had fused.
(c) The vessels had cracked.
(d) The inlays had fallen out.

5. How often did Tree-ear eat on the second part of his journey?
(a) Every day.
(b) Every other day.
(c) Every two days.
(d) Twice a day.

6. Where does the emissary wish Min to bring any inlay vessels he makes?
(a) Changdo.
(b) Songdo.
(c) Pusan.
(d) Anjanri.

7. Why was the bandit angry at Tree-ear?
(a) The sandals were too small for him.
(b) There was no rice in the jiggeh.
(c) Tree-ear had no coins.
(d) The shirt was too small for him.

8. What did Tree-ear find at the end of each day on his journey for his first six days?
(a) He was getting less tired.
(b) A temple.
(c) A village.
(d) He had plenty to eat.

9. What was Tree-ear's first thought about what Min said to him in question # 120?
(a) Tree-ear was old enough to chop wood.
(b) Tree-ear did not consider himself clumsy.
(c) It was not his fault.
(d) Min would change his mind.

10. How long was Kang's commission to last?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) For his life.

11. What did Tree-ear do at Min's house the day the emissary awarded the commission to Kang?
(a) Scrubbed the potter's wheel.
(b) Chopped wood.
(c) Nothing, Min sent him home.
(d) Pulled weeds in the garden.

12. What did Tree-ear have tied to the bottom of his pack?
(a) A hat and gloves.
(b) His muscial flute.
(c) A change of clothing.
(d) A sleeping mat.

13. What did Min say to Tree-ear when he came to check on the progress of the red and white clay?
(a) It needed another draining.
(b) He took too long.
(c) It was the wrong clay.
(d) It was gotten from the correct spot.

14. What did Tree-ear and Crane-man do at dusk the night before Tree-ear was leaving?
(a) Went to bed.
(b) Skipped stones on the water.
(c) Told stories.
(d) Sang a traveling song.

15. Where was the palace located in the city?
(a) On the south side.
(b) In the center.
(c) On the edge of town.
(d) On the north side.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tree-ear begin to form with a ball of clay on his first night alone in the woods?

2. What was Min laughing at the first time Tree-ear ever heard him laugh?

3. What did Crane-man tell Tree-ear when he arrived at the bridge in Chapter 9?

4. What traits did Tree-ear think were close companions?

5. What did Tree-ear see in the market at Puyo that made him want to hurry to the end of his journey?

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