The Soul of the Great Bell

1. In what dynasty is "The Soul of the Great Bell" set?

• A. Ming

• B. Dang

• C. Tang

• D. Quan

2. What is the name of the emperor who commanded the construction of the great bell?

• A. August

• B. Yung-Lo

• C. Ko-Ngai

• D. Kouan-Yu

3. What are the elements that make up the great bell?

• A. AugustA. gold, silver, iron, copper

• B. gold, silver, brass, copper

• C. brass, iron, gold, silver

• D. brass, nickel, iron, mud

4. How many attempts did Ko-Ngai's father have to make before the construction of the bell was completed?

• A. 1

• B. 4

• C. 2

• D. 3

5. What is the name of Ko-Ngai's father?

• A. Son of Heaven

• B. Kouan-Yu

• C. Celestially August

• D. Yong-Lo

6. Who did Ko-Ngai approach to ask for wisdom about the construction of the great bell?

• A. emperor

• B. astrologer

• C. palm reader

• D. astronomer

7. What did Ko-Ngai sell to have the money to pay in exchange for the information on the great bell?

• A. waiting woman

• B. metals

• C. livestock

• D. jewels

8. Which of the following is not part of the instructions given by the emperor for the construction of the great bell?

• A. It should be deepened with gold.

• B. It should be sweetened with silver.

• C. It should be engraved with blessed sayings.

• D. It should be adorned with gems and jewels.

9. What did Ko-Ngai leave after she jumped into the crucible?

• A. a bracelet

• B. a shoe

• C. a mirror

• D. a comb

10. Which of the following statements best expresses the central message of the story?

• A. We never give up in pursuing our dreams and goals.

• B. We should believe in others' capabilities to accomplish great things.

• C. We make sacrifices for the ones we love.

• D. We should obey our superiors no matter what.