The Invisible Red String

Which represents a theme of the passage?

• One should always make sacrifices for family.

• Both girls and boys deserve the opportunities for education.

• It is important to trust an expert when seeking a partner.

• Difficult circumstances can lead to positive experiences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

• Ju-Lin entertains the wealthy woman with stories of the moi-yun’s successful pairings as they travel to her home.

• Upon arriving at their home, Ju-Lin marvels at the many poems hanging on the walls of the library.

• The distraught mother is upset that the moi-yun and Ju-Lin cannot provide a suitable match, and she leaves without paying for her services.

• After delivering the message, both Ju-Lin and Master Yuen realize she is his perfect match, and he asks her to marry him.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which quotation from the passage supports the idea that the moi-yun knows she can match Ju-Lin and Master Yuen, but in order to do so, she must be clever?

• “‘H’m,’ murmured the moi-yun. ‘These qualifications are going to be hard to meet.’” (paragraph 14)

• “She went over to her drawers and made a show of rummaging through the files.” (paragraph 14)

• “‘Speak for me and tell him that no such girl can be found.’” (paragraph 14)

• “‘If she can persuade him to be less finicky, you will have my undying gratitude....All I really want is for my son to be happy.’” (paragraph 15)

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

• Master Yuen is making fun of Ju-Lin for her misunderstanding.

• Master Yuen is alarmed by the message Ju-Lin shares.

• Master Yuen is trying to convince Ju-Lin of something she does not believe.

• Master Yuen is delighted by the message Ju-Lin shares

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is Ju-Lin's family trying to sell her?

• She is a bad daughter

• They are promised riches for her daughter

• It brings honor to the family

• To avoid dying from hunger

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

According to the story, what two people are connected by the invisible red string?

• Soulmates

• Siblings

• The bond between a mother and her kids

• Coworkers

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why is Master Yuen having a hard time find his ideal girl?

• It is hard to find a girl with the qualities he wants.

• Because he doesn't believe in marriage

• Because his mom does not approve the girl he loves

• The god in heaven never tied him and someone else to an invisible red string.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Ju-Lin does not want to marry Master Yuen

• False

• True

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3