The Magical Lost Brocade

A brocade is a type of...

• material that is used to make carpets.

• a rich woven fabric with a raised pattern that typically has silver or gold threading.

• material that is used to keep out the strong winds.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

Ping's mother worked very hard to make a living by...

• weaving magical carpets.

• weaving clothes for the village.

• weaving beautiful brocade hangings.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Ping's mother wanted a better home for him, but could only give him...

• a bigger hut

• a brocade to sell to buy a bigger home

• a brocade with a beautiful hanging garden

What happens to Ping's brocade?

• A great wind swept into their hut and carried it away.

• Ping sold it without his mother knowing.

• A great storm washed it away.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Ping's mother was ______ when the brocade was gone.

• relieved

• grief-stricken

• suspicious

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

The bearded man helps Ping by giving him directions and...

• giving him food for the journey.

• lending him some extra clothing.

• lending him his horse.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

The journey that Ping takes includes which of the following?

• crossing an Ice Ocean

• crossing a Desert

• climbing the Mountain of the Sun

• crossing a Fire Valley

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Although the journey is extremely difficult, the bearded man encourages Ping...

• not to utter a utter a word when the flames leap out at him

• to seek out shelter as needed

• not to shiver when the sea's icy fingers touch him

• not to let his horse die

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

In addition to the beautiful Princess Ling, what else does Ping discover at the palace?

• The brocade that his mother had weaved.

• Many brocades that have been carried and swept away.

• His mother waiting for him.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

After returning home with the brocade, what did Ping and his mother discover when unrolling the brocade?

• The hanging gardens in the brocade came to life.

• The brocade was damaged.

• The beautiful Princess Ling stood before them.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3