The Jade Emperor: A Chinese Zodiac Myth

What color were the invitations that fell from the sky?

• Blue

• Gold

• Orange

• Silver

Who was Rat's best friend?

• Mouse

• Ox

• Cat

• He didn't have a best friend

What was the prize for the first twelve animals to finish the race?

• They would have a year named after them

• They would get to move into the emperor's palace

• A lifetime supply of delicious food

• They would have a constellation of stars named after them

Why was Ox worried that he wouldn't be one of the first twelve to finish the race?

• He had a sore foot

• He couldn't swim very well

• He was very large

• He wasn't very fast

Why didn't Rat wake Cat up?

• He was angry with Cat

• Cat didn't care about the race

• He remembered how fast Cat could run

• He forgot about Cat

How did Rat cross the great river?

• He swam

• He asked Ox for a ride

• He found a raft

• He hopped across rocks and logs

Which animal arrived first at the Jade Emperor's palace?

• Rabbit

• Tiger

• Ox

• Rat

Which animal was twelfth to arrive at the palace?

• Pig

• Dog

• Goat

• Rooster

What did Cat do when he learned he had arrived too late to have a year named after him?

• He congratulated all the winners

• He didn't say a word

• He started to cry

• He began to chase Rat and has never stopped