Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Why did Minli tie her fishnet over the rice and pot?

• She was sure it would keep the monkeys out.

• She guessed that the monkeys' hands would get caught in the net.

• She hoped the monkeys would fill their tummies and not want the peaches.

• She thought that she and the dragon could sneak through the forest while the monkeys ate.

Why did the king ask for two meals?

• To honor the spirit of the moon, but really to feed Minli.

• He was very hungry from all of his running through the city.

• He was having a romantic dinner with the queen.

• He couldn't decide what he wanted to eat.

What did the paper say that Minli got from the king? 

• You only lose what you cling to.

• It changes each time the moon comes out.

• Lions guard the gates. 

• Goldfish man is the old man on the moon. 

What did the Old Man of the Moon give the lions to keep the city together?

• cracking globe

• string of destiny

• the borrowed line

• gold threaded pouch

Why does Minli buy the goldfish, even though it costs everything she has?

• Because the stranger promises it will bring good fortune.

• Because Minli is greedy and can't help herself.

• Because the stranger promises it will help her escape Fruitless Mountain.

• Because the stranger casts a spell on her.

Why does Minli set out to find the Old Man of the Moon?

• She wants to cure her sick mother.

• She wants to find out how to change her family's poor fortune.

• She wants to find out how to bring the city peace.

What does the King give Minli?

• The String of Destiny

• A torn page from the Book of Fortune

• A pouch containing a magical necklace

What did the Old Man of the Moon give the Lions?

• The String of Destiny

• The Pearls of Moonlight

• The Secret to Good Fortune

In "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon," the author says that Minli's breath froze in her chest while talking to the king. What does this metaphor show about Minli?

• She is cold.

• She is tired.

• She is nervous.

What is the main theme of 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon'?

• A) The importance of family and friendship

• B) The power of wealth and riches

• C) The struggle for survival

• D) The quest for knowledge