Exploring Themes of Honesty and Failure in 'The Empty Pot'

What was the Emperor's favorite thing to tend in his garden?

• Birds

• Animals

• Flowers

• Trees

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What did the Emperor use to decide his successor?

• A race

• A drawing contest

• A flower growing contest

• A math test

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What was Ping's reaction when his seed did not sprout?

• He gave up

• He tried changing the soil

• He asked for a new seed

• He left the contest

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why was Ping worried during the contest?

• He was late to the contest

• His pot was empty

• He lost his seed

• He didn't like flowers

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What did the Emperor ask Ping when he saw the empty pot?

• Why are you late?

• Where is your flower?

• Why did you bring an empty pot?

• Did you enjoy the contest?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What did Ping's father say about his efforts?

• Your best is good enough

• You could do better

• You should have tried harder

• You disappointed me

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What was the truth about the seeds given by the Emperor?

• They were from rare plants

• They were magical

• They were the fastest growing seeds

• They were cooked

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

How did the Emperor reward Ping?

• Gave him a new seed

• Gave him a bouquet

• Named him as his successor

• Made him a gardener

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

What does the story teach about the consequences of telling the truth?

• It makes you courageous and honorable

• It is often overlooked

• It leads to punishment

• It is always rewarding

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the main message of 'The Empty Pot'?

• Gardening is essential

• Always compete with others

• Truthfulness leads to success

• Flowers are beautiful

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9