Final Test: A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park

What is Tree-ear’s main goal in the story?

• To become a potter like Min.

• To find his parents.

• To travel to the royal court.

• To earn money for Crane-man.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why does Tree-ear live with Crane-man?

• Crane-man is his uncle.

• Tree-ear’s parents died when he was young.

• Crane-man adopted Tree-ear from an orphanage.

• Tree-ear ran away from home.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is Min’s attitude toward Tree-ear at the beginning of the story?

• Kind and welcoming.

• Strict and demanding.

• Indifferent and uninterested.

• Encouraging and supportive.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the significance of the celadon pottery in the story?

• It represents Min’s dream of perfection.

• It is a symbol of wealth and power.

• It is used as a gift for the royal family.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What happens to the pottery Tree-ear is carrying to the royal court?

• The robbers threw them and they broke.

• It is broken when Tree-ear falls.

• It is lost in a river.

• It is damaged during a storm.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

How does Tree-ear prove his loyalty to Min?

• By working for free for many months.

• By traveling a long distance to deliver Min’s pottery.

• By defending Min’s pottery from thieves.

• By helping Min’s wife with household chores.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does Crane-man make out of straw?

• Shoes.

• Hats.

• Baskets.

• Mats.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the royal emissary’s reaction to Tree-ear’s journey?

• He is impressed by Tree-ear’s dedication.

• He is disappointed by the broken pottery.

• He refuses to meet with Tree-ear.

• He sends Tree-ear back to Min without an answer.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does Min’s wife do to help Tree-ear?

• She gives him food for his journey.

• She teaches him how to make pottery.

• She encourages Min to adopt Tree-ear.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What does Tree-ear decide to do at the end of the story?

• Continue working for Min and learn pottery.

• Travel to another village to find work.

• Return to Crane-man and live with him.

• Start his own pottery business.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3