Exploring the Central Message of The Empty Pot

What did Ping love to grow?

• Herbs

• Grains

• Flowers

• Vegetables

Why did the Emperor need to choose a successor?

• He was very sick

• He was tired of ruling

• He was very old

• He wanted to travel

What did the Emperor give to the children?

• Special flower seeds

• Books on flowers

• Magic soil

• Gardening tools

How did Ping feel when he received the seed from the Emperor?

• Sad

• Angry

• Happy

• Confused

What did Ping do when his seed did not sprout?

• He transferred it to a bigger pot with better soil

• He asked for help

• He gave up

• He planted a new seed

How did Ping feel about his empty pot on the presentation day?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Ashamed

• Proud

What did Ping's father tell him about his empty pot?

• To hide it

• To present it proudly

• To ask for a new seed

• To fill it with a fake flower

What was the Emperor's reaction to the flowers presented by the children?

• He was frowning

• He was angry

• He was indifferent

• He was delighted

Why did the Emperor smile when he saw Ping's empty pot?

• He liked empty pots

• He felt sorry for Ping

• He knew the seeds were cooked and couldn't grow

• He thought Ping was clever

What did the Emperor do after hearing Ping's explanation?

• He made Ping the new Emperor

• He gave Ping a new seed

• He ignored Ping

• He punished Ping