Understanding Cold Food Festival

In the poem "Hanshi" (寒食), what does the phrase "flying flowers" most likely refer to?

• Cherry blossoms filling the city

• Willow catkins drifting in the wind

• Candlelight shining like flowers

• Paper flowers decorating the streets

What is the main custom of the Hanshi Festival?

• Placing willow branches for blessings

• Setting off fireworks

• Eating only cold food and avoiding fire

• Cleaning the house

What emotion does Han Hong express in his poem "Hanshi"?

• Anger about war

• Joy for the festival

• Missing family and feeling disappointed about his career

• Admiration for nature

If you were the "I" in the poem, where would you most likely stand to see "spring city with flying flowers everywhere"?

• The palace garden

• The streets of Chang'an

• On the city tower, looking out

• On a fishing boat by the river

Why is the Hanshi Festival named "Cold Food"?

• Because people eat ice cream

• Because people avoid using fire and eat cold food

• Because it is always cold during the festival

• Because people swim in cold rivers

Which historical figure is the Hanshi Festival mainly associated with?

• Confucius

• Jie Zitui (介子推)

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Li Bai

What does the custom of not lighting fires during Hanshi Festival symbolise?

• Saving wood

• Remembering a loyal person who died in a fire

• Welcoming spring

• Avoiding smoke in the city

Which of the following is NOT a traditional activity during the Hanshi Festival?

• Eating cold food

• Lighting candles everywhere

• Remembering Jie Zitui

• Avoiding fire

What does the phrase "the whole city is filled with flying flowers" help to create in the poem?

• A noisy and busy scene

• A dreamy and slightly sad festival atmosphere

• A scene of celebration and joy

• A picture of a winter snowstorm

Which city is most likely being described in the poem "Hanshi"?

• Beijing

• Chang'an (ancient Xi'an)

• Shanghai

• Nanjing