The Ch'i-lin Purse

Why did Hsiang-ling's servant begin to cry?

• He was not able to please  Hsiang-ling
• He was afraid she was going to fire him
• He was not used to working for Hsiang-ling
• He lost his house and family during a flood

"Wait until you are in your new home and you will feel I am with you"  What does that mean?

• Her mother with visit when she opens the purse
• the gifts will remind her of her mother 
• her mother will have a painting of herself for her daughter
• the gifts will help Hsiang-ling to contact her mother

Why did Hsiang-ling give the purse to a stranger?

• She thought doing so would bring her good luck
• she did not want to give birth to a son
• she did not like the way the purse looked
• she wanted to make a sad woman feel better.

Which happens first?

• Hsiang-ling found Ch'i-lin Purse
• Her mother prepared a dowry for her daughter
• Hsiang-ling became a benefactor
• Mrs Lu built the Pearl Hall

What happened after Hsiang-lin gave away her porridge?

• She gave birth to a healthy son
• She married a handsome man
• she accepted a job as a governess (taking care of someone's child)
• She sent the Ch'i-lin Purse back

How does Hsiang-lin change from the beginning of story to the end?

• At first she was patient then became angry
• at first she was reasonable and the became revengeful
• at first she was confident and then became bashful
• at first she was proud and then she became humble 

What is the story's theme?

• don't settle for second best
• sometimes it is wise to start a new life
• those who are generous will be rewarded
• people who work hard will feel satisfied

How were Hsiang-ling and the boy she took care of alike?

• they were both saved from the flood
• they were both given property
• they both had been spoiled 
• they both liked going to the Pearl Hall

Why did Mrs. Lu keep changing the seating arrangement when talking to Hsiang-ling?

• she was feeling uncomfortable
• she was testing her new servant
• she was gaining respect for her servant
• she was trying to amuse her son

What was the author's purpose for writing this story?

• make readers feel ashamed of selfish behavior
• persuade readers to give away their possessions
• inform readers about Chinese traditions
• tell readers a story with a message about kindness