The Empty Pot

Why did the Emperor decide to hold a contest?

• He wanted to test the strength of his soldiers.

• He had no children and wanted to find the most honest person to be the next emperor.

• He wanted to find the best cook in the kingdom.

• He wanted to see who could grow the most beautiful flower.

What did the Emperor give to all the children in the kingdom?

• A pot of gold.

• A bag of rice

• A seed.

• A pet bird.

What was the main challenge the children faced in the contest?

• Writing a poem.

• Painting a picture of the Emperor.

• Growing a beautiful flower from the seed.

• Baking the best cake.

What did Ping do differently from the other children?

• He stole a flower from his neighbor.

• He ignored the contest altogether.

• He was honest and said that his seed did not grow.

• He planted a different seed.

How did the other children react to Ping's empty pot?

• They ignored him.

• They were jealous of him.

• They encouraged him.

• They laughed at him.

What did Ping's empty pot symbolize in the story?

• Failure

• Honesty

• Laziness

• Bad luck

Why couldn't Ping grow a flower from the seed?

• He planted it upside down.

• The seed was cooked and couldn't grow.

• He planted it in bad soil.

• He didn't water it enough.

What was the Emperor's reaction when he saw Ping's empty pot?

• He was disappointed.

• He was pleased.

• He was confused.

• He was angry.

What lesson does the story 'The Empty Pot' teach?

• Appearance is everything.

• Luck is more important than effort.

• Honesty is more important than success.

• Hard work always leads to success.

What does the word "succession" mean in the context of the story?

• Participating in a game.

• Taking over a position or title from someone else

• Winning a contest.

• Failure to grow a plant.