”嗟(jiē)来(lái)之(zhī)食(shí)“Food Handed out in Contempt

What was the main reason for a lot of people died in Qi dynasty during the Spring and Autumn period?

• Natural disaster

• War

• Lack of food

• Political instability

Who was the nobleman that offered food to the starving people?

• Confucius

• Mencius

• Qin Ao

• Laozi

How did Qin Ao offer food to the starving man?

• Politely

• Indifferently

• Arrogantly

• Compassionately

What was the starving man's reaction to Qin Ao's offer?

• He accepted the food gratefully

• He ignored Qin Ao

• He refused the food

• He thanked Qin Ao

What does the term "嗟来之食" refer to?

• Generous donation

• Insulting charity

• Abundant feast

• Simple meal

Why did the starving man refuse the food offered by Qin Ao?

• He was not hungry

• He was allergic to the food

• He did not want to accept insulting charity

• He was waiting for someone else

What ultimately happened to the starving man?

• He found food elsewhere

• He was rescued by a passerby

• He died of starvation

• He accepted the food later

What does the story imply about the social status of the starving man?

• He was a wealthy merchant

• He was a nobleman

• He was a commoner

• He was a soldier

What does the story reveal about Qin Ao's character?

• He was humble and kind

• He was arrogant and condescending

• He was generous and selfless

• He was indifferent and uncaring

What is the significance of the starving man covering his face with his sleeve?

• He was hiding from someone

• He was ashamed of his condition

• He was protecting himself from the sun

• He was trying to stay warm