A Single Shard: Chapter 1&2

From the very start of this story, we learn that Crane man and Tree- ear are:

• often hungry

• never hungry

• very well fed

• great cooks

What has Crane-man taught Tree-ear about stealing and begging?

• they are the only way to be well fed in their situation

• they are good options when you cannot find enough food on your own

• they make a man no better than a dog and stealing takes away a man's dignity

• you must do what you must do

Crane-man and Tree-ear live:

• in a shack

• under a bridge

• in a shelter

• in a small apartment

What causes Tree-ear to end up living under the bridge with Crane-man?

• an earthquake

• a fire

• a flood

• a fever

In this chapter we find that Tree-ear likes to secretly watch a man, Min, create what?

• paintings

• pottery

• scrolls

• music

This story takes place in the 1100's AD or CE. In what country is this story set in?

• America

• Australia

• Korea

• India

How does Tree-ear repay the potter, Min, for ruining his clay box creation?

• He gives him the rice he found.

• He offers to work for him for free.

• He makes a pot to replace the one he ruined.

• He invites him to his 'home' for a meal.

The work Min had Tree-ear do was:

• very difficult and Tree-ear hurt his hand while doing it

• very enjoyable and Tree-ear felt a sense of purpose

• very difficult but Tree-ear did well and was rewarded by Min

• very enjoyable and easy for someone young like Tree-ear