Quiz on Plot Elements in The Boatman's Flute

The boatman’s decision in paragraph 16 to stop playing his flute near the mansion is significant because it shows that he —

• is angry at the mandarin’s daughter for ignoring him

• fears that seeing her face will make him unable to leave

• wants to find another audience for his music

• is too busy with his work to continue playing

How does paragraph 18 contribute to the development of the plot?

• It shows the daughter’s happiness at hearing the boatman’s music

• It reveals the daughter’s growing despair, pushing the plot toward the climax

• It introduces a new character who helps the daughter escape

• It concludes the story with the daughter’s recovery

Which of the following best describes the main conflict in The Boatman’s Flute?

• A. The boatman struggles with his fear of playing music in public

• B. The mandarin’s daughter wants to escape from her home

• C. The boatman’s love for the daughter clashes with social class expectations

• D. The mandarin wants to find a suitable husband for his daughter

Why are the events in paragraph 29 important to the plot?

• They reveal the boatman’s secret identity

• They show how the boatman’s love was transformed into a symbol.

• They provide a flashback to the boatman’s childhood

• They resolve the story by uniting the boatman and the daughter