The Moon Lady Chapter Quiz

Why does Ying-ying’s mother dress her in fancy clothes at the beginning of the story? p. 68

• To make her look like a grown-up

• Because they are going to a special festival

• To help her feel more comfortable

How does Ying-ying feel when she falls into the water? p.78

• Excited and happy

• Scared and alone

• Sleepy and ready for bed

What does the Moon Lady represent to Ying-ying? p.82

• A woman who grants wishes

• A teacher who tells stories

• A person who cooks delicious food

When Ying-ying is found by the fishermen, why doesn’t she tell them who she is? p.78

• She forgets her name because she is scared

• She wants to start a new life with them

• She does not want to go home

What lesson does Ying-ying learn by the end of the chapter? p.83

• That wishes don’t always come true

• That she should never play with her cousins again

• That her mother was right all along

Which of the following best describes Ying-ying's personality at the beginning of the story? p.68-69

• Quiet and shy

• Playful and curious

• Tired and bored

What does Ying-ying mean when she says she 'lost herself'?

• She physically lost her way and couldn't find her family

• She felt disconnected from her true self and identity

• She desired to remain in a state of being lost

Which sentence from the chapter shows figurative language?

• "The night swallowed me up, and I became lost forever."

• "My mother called my name and I answered right away."

• "The fisherman pulled me from the water."

Why is it surprising when Ying-ying learns who the Moon Lady really is? p.82

• The Moon Lady turns out to be a man in disguise

• The Moon Lady refuses to listen to Ying-ying’s wish

• The Moon Lady tells Ying-ying she must find her own way home

How does the story of the Moon Lady connect to Ying-ying’s feelings as an adult? p.83

• She feels like she lost herself, just like when she was a child

• She doesn’t like going near water anymore

• She wants to be a Moon Lady when she grows up