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“Yeh-Shen”

During the time of the Ch'in and Han dynasties, there was a cave chief named Wu. Before long Chief Wu and one wife died leaving one baby, Yeh-Shen, to be reared by her stepmother. The stepmother didn't like Yeh-Shen for she was more beautiful and kinder than her own daughter so she treated her poorly. Yeh-Shen was given the worst jobs and the only friend she had was a beautiful fish with big golden eyes. Each day the fish came out of the water onto the bank to be fed by Yeh-Shen. Now Yeh-Shen had little food for herself but she was willing to share with the fish. Her stepmother, hearing about the fish, disguised herself as Yeh-Shen and enticed the fish from the water. 

“Cinderella”

Once upon a time, there lived an unhappy young girl. Her mother was dead and her father had married a widow with two daughters. Her stepmother didn't like her one little bit. All her kind thoughts and loving touches were for her own daughters. Nothing was too good for them - dresses, shoes, delicious food, soft beds, and every home comfort. But, for the poor unhappy girl, there was nothing at all. No dresses, only her stepsisters’ hand-me-downs. No lovely dishes, nothing but scraps. No rest and no comfort. She had to work hard all day. Only when evening came was she allowed to sit for a while by the fire, near the cinders. That’s why everybody called her Cinderella.

Who went down to the river to feed the fish?

• Yeh-Shen

• Chief Wu

• Cinderella

• The stepmother

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“Yeh-Shen”

During the time of the Ch'in and Han dynasties, there was a cave chief named Wu. Before long Chief Wu and one wife died leaving one baby, Yeh-Shen, to be reared by her stepmother. The stepmother didn't like Yeh-Shen for she was more beautiful and kinder than her own daughter so she treated her poorly. Yeh-Shen was given the worst jobs and the only friend she had was a beautiful fish with big golden eyes. Each day the fish came out of the water onto the bank to be fed by Yeh-Shen. Now Yeh-Shen had little food for herself but she was willing to share with the fish. Her stepmother, hearing about the fish, disguised herself as Yeh-Shen and enticed the fish from the water. 

“Cinderella”

Once upon a time, there lived an unhappy young girl. Her mother was dead and her father had married a widow with two daughters. Her stepmother didn't like her one little bit. All her kind thoughts and loving touches were for her own daughters. Nothing was too good for them - dresses, shoes, delicious food, soft beds, and every home comfort. But, for the poor unhappy girl, there was nothing at all. No dresses, only her stepsisters’ hand-me-downs. No lovely dishes, nothing but scraps. No rest and no comfort. She had to work hard all day. Only when evening came was she allowed to sit for a while by the fire, near the cinders. That’s why everybody called her Cinderella.

Who sat by the fire when evening came?

• Yeh-Shen

• Chief Wu

• Cinderella

• The stepmother

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“Yeh-Shen”

During the time of the Ch'in and Han dynasties, there was a cave chief named Wu. Before long Chief Wu and one wife died leaving one baby, Yeh-Shen, to be reared by her stepmother. The stepmother didn't like Yeh-Shen for she was more beautiful and kinder than her own daughter so she treated her poorly. Yeh-Shen was given the worst jobs and the only friend she had was a beautiful fish with big golden eyes. Each day the fish came out of the water onto the bank to be fed by Yeh-Shen. Now Yeh-Shen had little food for herself but she was willing to share with the fish. Her stepmother, hearing about the fish, disguised herself as Yeh-Shen and enticed the fish from the water. 

“Cinderella”

Once upon a time, there lived an unhappy young girl. Her mother was dead and her father had married a widow with two daughters. Her stepmother didn't like her one little bit. All her kind thoughts and loving touches were for her own daughters. Nothing was too good for them - dresses, shoes, delicious food, soft beds, and every home comfort. But, for the poor unhappy girl, there was nothing at all. No dresses, only her stepsisters’ hand-me-downs. No lovely dishes, nothing but scraps. No rest and no comfort. She had to work hard all day. Only when evening came was she allowed to sit for a while by the fire, near the cinders. That’s why everybody called her Cinderella.

What characteristics do Yeh-Shen and Cinderella share?

• Both characters have a single friend that they can turn to.

• Both characters enjoy their work.

• Both characters miss their mothers and fathers.

• Both characters are given the worst jobs.

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“Yeh-Shen”

During the time of the Ch'in and Han dynasties, there was a cave chief named Wu. Before long Chief Wu and one wife died leaving one baby, Yeh-Shen, to be reared by her stepmother. The stepmother didn't like Yeh-Shen for she was more beautiful and kinder than her own daughter so she treated her poorly. Yeh-Shen was given the worst jobs and the only friend she had was a beautiful fish with big golden eyes. Each day the fish came out of the water onto the bank to be fed by Yeh-Shen. Now Yeh-Shen had little food for herself but she was willing to share with the fish. Her stepmother, hearing about the fish, disguised herself as Yeh-Shen and enticed the fish from the water. 

“Cinderella”

Once upon a time, there lived an unhappy young girl. Her mother was dead and her father had married a widow with two daughters. Her stepmother didn't like her one little bit. All her kind thoughts and loving touches were for her own daughters. Nothing was too good for them - dresses, shoes, delicious food, soft beds, and every home comfort. But, for the poor unhappy girl, there was nothing at all. No dresses, only her stepsisters’ hand-me-downs. No lovely dishes, nothing but scraps. No rest and no comfort. She had to work hard all day. Only when evening came was she allowed to sit for a while by the fire, near the cinders. That’s why everybody called her Cinderella.

What is the main problem facing both Yeh-Shen and Cinderella?

• Both characters have mean nicknames.

• Both characters are mistreated by their stepmother.

• Both characters are alone, without a friend.

• Both characters have two stepsisters.

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“Yeh-Shen”

During the time of the Ch'in and Han dynasties, there was a cave chief named Wu. Before long Chief Wu and one wife died leaving one baby, Yeh-Shen, to be reared by her stepmother. The stepmother didn't like Yeh-Shen for she was more beautiful and kinder than her own daughter so she treated her poorly. Yeh-Shen was given the worst jobs and the only friend she had was a beautiful fish with big golden eyes. Each day the fish came out of the water onto the bank to be fed by Yeh-Shen. Now Yeh-Shen had little food for herself but she was willing to share with the fish. Her stepmother, hearing about the fish, disguised herself as Yeh-Shen and enticed the fish from the water. 

“Cinderella”

Once upon a time, there lived an unhappy young girl. Her mother was dead and her father had married a widow with two daughters. Her stepmother didn't like her one little bit. All her kind thoughts and loving touches were for her own daughters. Nothing was too good for them - dresses, shoes, delicious food, soft beds, and every home comfort. But, for the poor unhappy girl, there was nothing at all. No dresses, only her stepsisters’ hand-me-downs. No lovely dishes, nothing but scraps. No rest and no comfort. She had to work hard all day. Only when evening came was she allowed to sit for a while by the fire, near the cinders. That’s why everybody called her Cinderella.

Which answer shows a similarity and a difference between Cinderella and Yeh-Shen?

• Both girls had fathers who were chiefs, but only Yeh-Shen had one sister.

• Both girls had to do hard work, but only Yeh-Shen had a friend.

• Both girls liked their sisters, but only Cinderella was able to share their dresses with them.

• Both girls’ fathers died, but only Cinderella had a kind stepmother.

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