A Single Shard, Chapters 1-9 Quiz

How does Min pay Tree-ear for his work?

• He gives him a bit of money each week.

• Min's wife cooks food for Tree-ear.

• Min does not pay Tree-ear.

• Min has agreed to teach Tree-ear how to throw pots in exchange for work.

Who is Kang?

• another potter in the village

• Tree-ear's uncle

• Min's first assistant before Tree-ear

• The king's emissary

Where does Tree-ear live?

• under the bridge with Crane-man

• under the bridge by himself

• in the forest with Crane-man

• in a small shack behind Min's house

Which of these is an example of Korean celadon pottery?

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Why did the king send an emissary to Chulpo?

• to collect taxes from the potters

• to choose potters for a royal commission making pottery for the king

• to make sure the potters were following the laws

• to buy one special piece of pottery to bring back to the royal palace

What is a shard?

• a broken piece of pottery or glass

• a specific shape of vase

• an opportunity

• a piece of trash

Which adjectives describe Min?

(Choose 3)

• perfectionist

• grumpy

• evil

• happy

• talented

Which adjectives describe Crane-man?

(Choose 3)

• caring

• wise

• selfish

• serious

• light-hearted

Which adjectives describe Ajima, Min's wife?

(Choose 3)

• generous

• angry

• calm

• loud

• caring

Which adjectives describe Tree-ear?

(Choose 3)

• respectful

• lazy

• curious

• creative

• rude