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 will visit when she opens the purse

• the gifts will remind her of her mother

• her mother will give a painting of herself to 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 could not fit her things in the purse

• 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 one possible theme of the story?

• don't settle for second best

• sometimes it is wise to start a new life

• those who are kind and 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 tale with a message about kindness