A Single Shard Chapter 6

What news does Tree-ear learn at the wine shop that surprises him?

• A) A new type of glaze has been discovered

• B) There is an emissary from the palace coming to Ch'ulp'o

• C) The emperor has banned pottery making

• D) A great feast is being held in honor of the potters

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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What was the hardest thing for master pottery makers to control, and what did they do to compensate for this?

• A) The shape of the pottery, they made multiple sketches hoping that one would come out right.

• B) The celadon glaze, they made up to ten or more of the same item hoping one would come out to a satisfactory firing.

• C) The temperature of the kiln, they used advanced thermometers.

• D) The color of the clay, they mixed different types of clay hoping that one would come out just right.

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How did the demeanor of the other potters change after learning about the emissary's visit?

• A) They became more relaxed and jovial

• B) They started to work longer hours without rest

• C) They were less lounging and smoking, and always in consternation

• D) They organized a celebration to welcome the emissary

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What act did Tree-ear commit that he considered shameful yet brought him pride?

• A) He stole clay from Min's workshop

• B) He broke one of Min's finished pieces. So one single petal on one of the fired pieces was made by Tree-ear. 

• C) He took clay home and practiced to recreate a single petal-like Min created

• D) He revealed Min's pottery secrets to Kang

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What was so striking about Kang's pottery after it was fired?

• It had a variety of colors which contrasted with the whites of the freshly cut flowers he arranged.

• The red and white had been replaced with a deep black.

• It was decorated with freshly cut flowers.

• It had a single petal made by Tree-ear.

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Which two potters garnered special attention from the emissary?

• Kang and Min.

• Kang and Tree-ear.

• Min and Tree-ear.

• Kang and the emissary himself.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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What is the final step in the pottery process?

• Firing in a kiln
• Glazing with colors
• Molding the clay
• Polishing the surface

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