Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Ch.1-3)

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Where does Minli live?

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In the Valley of Fruitless Mountain.

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What does Minli's name mean?

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Quick thinking.

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Why does Ma not want Ba to tell Minli stories?

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She thinks that telling stories will not change their fortune.

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What do people say when Minli asks an important question?

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"That is something you will have to ask the Old Man in the Moon."

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What does Minli buy from the stranger who appears outside her home?

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A Goldfish.

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What is the significance of the Valley of Fruitless Mountain?

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It represents a place where hope and fortune seem absent.

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Who is the Old Man in the Moon?

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A wise figure that people believe can answer important questions.

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What role do stories play in Minli's life?

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They provide hope and a sense of adventure.

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How does Minli feel about her life in the Valley of Fruitless Mountain?

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She feels curious and desires to change her family's fortune.

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What does the goldfish symbolize in the story?

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It symbolizes hope and the possibility of change.