“The 3 Challenges” Quiz

1. Read this line: “He eats a slice of pear, then holds up an ornate teacup.” The word ornate tells you the cup is . . .

• full of tea
• plain and simple
• Lord Togashi's favorite
• decorated and fancy

2. In Scene 2, how does Hanzo feel about taking Baachan to the mountain?

• sorrowful
• delighted
• impatient
• lucky

3. Which line from the play supports the correct answer to question 2?

• “. . . Hanzo helps Baachan sit on a rock so she can rest.”
• “No! I won’t abandon you!”
• “If anyone sees me, we will both be punished.”
• “You are precious to me too.”

4. Read this line from Scene 5: “Hanzo looks down, silent.” You can conclude that Hanzo feels _____.

• ashamed
• excited
• frightened
• proud

5. In Scene 8, what does Hanzo use to thread the string through the shell? Choose TWO answers.

• a braided rope
• an ant
• sweet soy sauce
• salt water

6. In Scene 10, what single item does Hanzo use to fill an entire room?

• candle’s light
• a wagon of hay
• a bag of feathers
• a string tied to an ant

7. In Scene 10, Hanzo is worried that _____.

• the villagers are angry
• Lord Matsuda’s army will attack
• he has failed the challenges
• Lord Togashi will punish Baachan

8. Which line from the play best states the story’s theme?

• “The young are our strength.”
• “You are wise beyond your years.”
• “I must speak the truth.”
• “We all have value in this world.”