Chilin Purse 2

What does Hsiang-Ling & the other bride have in common?

• They both have beautiful, fancy hua-chiao chairs.

• Both have shabby, ragged hua-chiao chairs.

• Both have lovely chilin purses from their mothers.

• Both are on their way to their news homes to be with their new husbands.

Why did the wedding procession come to a halt?

• It was raining too hard for the footmen to continue.

• They were tired and needed to rest.

• They saw a woman crying.

• They were lost.

What is one example of Hsiang-Ling's positive character traits?

• She mistreats her family's servants.

• She is eager to leave home.

• She is generous to a stranger.

• She is annoyed by the crying bride.

What does the color RED mean in the Chinese culture?

• It means good luck.

• It means bad luck.

• It has no meaning.

What does the word procession, as in the wedding procession, mean in the story?

• sitting still

• moving forward

• moving in reverse

In the story, the chilin purse has a creature with "scales all over its body and single horn on its head." What does the word scales mean in this sentence?

• a place to get weighed

• a musical note

• thin plates that make a shell or outer covering on some animals

In the text, it says that the servant broke down in tears. What does "broke down" mean in this sentence?

• to lose your money

• to begin crying

• to fail

Why did Hsiang-Ling enter the Pearl Hall?

• She was trying to get young master's ball.

• She was curious to see what was inside.

• She got lost and wandered into the Pearl Hall by mistake.

What was the theme, or author's message of this story?

• If you have a chance to do something good, you should do it. Good will come back to you.

• If you want people to like you, then you should give them money.

• If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands.