Lisa in China - Chapter 5 & 6

1. Where do Lisa, Mei and Hu Tian go to see the Terracotta Army?

• Xi’an
• Beijing
• Shanghai
• Guangzhou

Answer explanation

Quote: “After getting a good night’s sleep on the train from Beijing to Xi’an, Lisa, Mei and Hu Tian go to see the Terracotta Army.” [chapter 5].

2. Who did the Terracotta Soldiers protect after death?

• Qin Shi Huang
• Sima Qian
• Hu Tian
• Emperor Kangxi

Answer explanation

Quote: “The Terracotta Soldiers’ purpose was to protect Qin Shi Huang... after his death.” [chapter 5].

3. What is special about each soldier’s face?

• They are all the same
• Each face is unique
• They have no eyes
• Only the generals differ

Answer explanation

Quote: “Each soldier’s face is unique.” [chapter 5].

4. How were the soldiers’ weapons described in the text?

• As sharp as new
• Old and broken
• Made of plastic
• Very small

Answer explanation

Quote: “Surprisingly, all these were as sharp as new!” [chapter 5].

5. Why have archaeologists not opened the Emperor’s tomb yet?

• It is completely empty
• They cannot find it
• They might damage the objects
• There is no tomb at all

Answer explanation

Quote: “Archaeologists... are worried that they might damage the valuable objects inside the tomb.” [chapter 5].

6. According to the guide, how many workers helped build the Emperor’s tomb?

• 70000
• 700000
• 7000
• 8000

Answer explanation

Quote: “More than 700,000 workers worked on the emperor’s tomb…” [chapter 5].

7. How many years did they work on the tomb?

• 38
• 8
• 78
• 18

Answer explanation

Quote: “…worked on the emperor’s tomb for about 38 years.” [chapter 5].

8. After Xi’an, where do Lisa, Mei and Hu Tian travel next?

• Shanghai
• Hong Kong
• Nanjing
• Beijing

Answer explanation

Quote: “The next day, Lisa, Mei and Hu Tian go to Shanghai on another overnight train.” [chapter 6].

9. What is the Bund described as?

• A quiet museum
• A lively place by a river
• A big university
• A large indoor market

Answer explanation

Quote: “The first place to visit is an area called the Bund. It’s a lively place by the Huangpu River...” [chapter 6].

10. Which dish does Lisa enjoy in Shanghai?

• Shanghai crispy chicken
• Fried rice
• Sweet noodles
• Spring rolls

Answer explanation

Quote: “Lisa tries Shanghai crispy chicken and she finds it delicious.” [chapter 6].