What has happened to the rice paddies and crops in the land?

• They have been harvested successfully.

• They have been affected by a severe drought.

• They have been invaded by insects.

Why does Ju-Lin's father consider selling her as a slave?

• To exchange her for food due to the family's dire situation.

• To marry her off to a wealthy man.

• To educate her and provide her with opportunities.

What role does the matchmaker play in the story?

• She is Ju-Lin's mother.

• She buys Ju-Lin as a slave.

• She helps people find suitable partners for marriage.

What does the matchmaker ask Ju-Lin to do for her?

• Assist her in finding food.

• Help her with farming.

• Assist her with household chores and accompany her on travels.

What skill does Ju-Lin acquire under the matchmaker's guidance?

• Cooking traditional dishes.

• Keeping records and files.

• Singing Chinese operas.

According to the matchmaker, what does the invisible red string symbolize?

• A magical artifact.

• A way to tie shoes.

• A connection between destined partners.

What does Ju-Lin learn to observe about people?

• Their physical appearance.

• Their social status.

• Their real needs expressed through gestures and expressions.

Why does Madam Yuen seek the matchmaker's assistance?

• To find a suitable wife for her son.

• To find a match for herself.

• To find a business partner.

What specific qualities does Madam Yuen's son seek in a wife?

• Someone with bound feet and musical talents.

• Someone who is beautiful and wealthy.

• Someone who is educated, can read and write, and loves scholarly walks.

What advice does the matchmaker give Ju-Lin to convey to Madam Yuen's son?

• To consider the people around him and follow his heart.

• To look for a woman with bound feet.

• To focus on material wealth.