The Perfect Swan

Why did Zhang Wei want Cheng Li to paint a swan?

• He had never seen a swan before.

• He wanted to add a swan to his collection of paintings.

• The swan was his favorite animal.

• He wanted to test Cheng Li's skills.

How did Cheng Li respond when Zhang Wei asked him to paint the swan?

• He refused immediately.

• He said he would paint it quickly.

• He said it would take some time.

• He asked for more money.

What was Zhang Wei's reaction when he returned a year later, and the painting wasn't finished?

• He was understanding.

• He was furious.

• He was amused.

• He decided to paint it himself.

How long did Cheng Li take to paint the swan in the end?

• Two days

• Three years

• Two minutes

• One year

What did Zhang Wei do when he saw the painting completed?

• He laughed.

• He tore it up.

• He praised Cheng Li's work.

• He asked Cheng Li to paint another one.

What mistake did Zhang Wei make regarding Cheng Li?

• He thought Cheng Li was lazy.

• He believed Cheng Li couldn’t paint.

• He assumed Cheng Li would refuse to paint.

• He didn't pay Cheng Li.

Why did Zhang Wei think Cheng Li was lazy at first?

• Cheng Li didn't start the painting immediately.

• Cheng Li refused to paint anything.

• Cheng Li took three years to prepare for painting.

• Cheng Li wanted more money.

What role did Cheng Li take up after Zhang Wei realized his mistake?

• A soldier

• The emperor's assistant

• The royal painter

• A teacher

Which word best describes Cheng Li's personality in the story?

• Impatient

• Proud

• Patient

• Arrogant

What lesson did Zhang Wei learn at the end of the story?

• Good art takes time and practice.

• Swans are difficult to paint.

• Cheng Li was not a good artist.

• He should never ask for paintings.