Reading Comprehension: Emperor Zhang Wei

What was the one problem with Emperor Zhang Wei despite him being strong, powerful, and kind?

• He had a bad temper and became angry quickly.

• He was very lazy and didn't care about his people.

• He didn't like art.

• He was always sad.

Why did Emperor Zhang Wei invite Cheng Li to his palace?

• To paint a picture of a dragon.

• To teach him how to paint.

• To paint a picture of a swan.

• To clean the palace.

How long did Cheng Li stay at the palace before Emperor Zhang Wei first asked about the painting?

• One year.

• Two years.

• Three years.

• Six months.

What did Cheng Li say when the emperor asked if the painting was ready after the first year?

• 'The painting is finished.'

• 'Swans are not easy to paint and I need more time.'

• 'I need to leave the palace.'

• 'The painting was lost.'

Why was Emperor Zhang Wei furious after three years of waiting for the painting?

• He didn't like the painting.

• He thought Cheng Li painted the swan too quickly.

• Cheng Li refused to paint the swan.

• Cheng Li had left the palace.

What did Zhang Wei do to Cheng Li after seeing the quick painting?

• He gave him a reward.

• He asked him to paint another swan.

• He sent Cheng Li to a land far away.

• He forgave him immediately.

What did the emperor discover when his servants emptied Cheng Li's room?

• Thousands of paintings of swans.

• A letter from Cheng Li.

• A collection of brushes.

• A map of China.

How did the story end between Emperor Zhang Wei and Cheng Li?

• Cheng Li never returned to China.

• Zhang Wei forgave Cheng Li and invited him back.

• Cheng Li became the emperor.

• Cheng Li refused to return to China.