WorksheetsThe empty pot (Level N)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Chen feels excited when the emperor hands out seeds because .
he is good at gardening and thinks he will grow a beautiful flower
he has always wanted to learn how to garden
it will be the first seed Chen has ever planted
he wants to grow food to feed his family
What lesson can readers learn from The Empty Pot?
It is important to be thankful for all you have.
Being friendly is the best way to get what you want
Living an honest and truthful life is the best way to live.
When things aren’t going your way, you can cheat and make them better.
Why is Chen’s mother described as wise?
She is very good at gardening.
She knows the emperor’s secret plans.
She tells Chen to cheat and grow a new flower.
She encourages Chen to be honest with the emperor.
What is Chen’s problem in the story?
No matter what he does, his seed will not grow.
He was not given a seed by the emperor.
His mother wants him to plant a new flower seed.
Chen wants to lie to the emperor about this seed.
What is another word for weeping?
aughing
crying
shopping
dreaming
How does the emperor feel when he sees all of the children’s flowers?
upset
excited
joyful
appreciative
Who is the main character in this story?
Chen
the children of China
Chen’s mother
the emperor
Why did the emperor give boiled seeds to all the children?
to play a trick onthe children of China
to see which children would be honest about their seed not growing
to find the child who could grow the most beautiful flower
to reward the children of China for all of their hard work
A word that means the same
as honest is .
kind
empty
truthful
miserable
How did Chen’s mother feel
about her son’s decision?
frustrated
disappointed
angry
proud
