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Worksheets"The Invisible Red String" Assessment Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 26mins
“…rustling of dried stalks…”
“…grown in the spring…”
“…severe drought had dried all crops…”
“…spread despair across the land…”
“…a crashing halt…”
Ju-Lin entertains the wealthy woman with stories of the moi-yun’s successful pairings as they travel to her home.
Upon arriving at their home, Ju-Lin marvels at the many poems hanging on the walls of the library.
The distraught mother is upset that the moi-yun and Ju-Lin cannot provide a suitable match, and she leaves without paying for her services.
After delivering the message, both Ju-Lin and Master Yuen realize she is his perfect match, and he asks her to marry him.
One should always make sacrifices for family.
Both girls and boys deserve the opportunities for education.
It is important to trust an expert when seeking a partner.
Difficult circumstances can lead to positive experiences.
“‘Our family will surely die from hunger if I do not take this wretched step. I can only beg your forgiveness for needing to send you, my only daughter, to work for another family in exchange for food…’” (paragraph 2)
“‘You see, my father raised me in a most unconventional way. I was his only child. Disregarding the customs of our time to educate only the sons, he taught me how to read and write.’” (paragraph 8)
“‘I plan to teach you to do the same, if you are willing to learn. In addition, you will need to listen to people, not with your ears, but with your heart.’” (paragraph 9)
“‘You are very close, and if I follow my heart now, it says that I have just found the one person I would be honored to share my life with for the rest of my days…if you will have me.’ ‘Y-y-yes, I will!’ said Ju-Lin, gasping in surprise at her own words.” (paragraphs 25-26)
She is humble and polite.
She is overwhelmed and flustered.
She is nervous and upset.
She is trusting and obedient.
Ju-Lin has grown accustomed to a wealthier lifestyle.
Ju-Lin feels happy and lighthearted in her new home.
Ju-Lin has forgiven her parents for sending her to the matchmaker.
Ju-Lin feels comfortable and confident working as a matchmaker.
arrogant
offensive
particular
persistent
by illustrating Ju-Lin’s eagerness to show Master Yuen her newly acquired skills of reading and writing
by showing Ju-Lin’s positivity toward Master Yuen after the moi-yun instructed her to be a gracious guest
by highlighting Ju-Lin’s surprise that Master Yuen would be interested in a girl from such humble beginnings
by conveying Ju-Lin’s joy in Master Yuen’s library after the moi-yun took in Ju-Lin and spent the time to educate her
Master Yuen is making fun of Ju-Lin for her misunderstanding.
Master Yuen is alarmed by the message Ju-Lin shares.
Master Yuen is trying to convince Ju-Lin of something she does not believe.
Master Yuen is delighted by the message Ju-Lin shares.
Ju-Lin’s parents do not intend to send her to work for money to buy food and know that the moi-yun is coming to town soon.
Master Yuen knows that the moi-yun is teaching a lovely young woman how to read and write and sends his mother to retrieve her.
Madam Yuen has no intention of matching her son but only visits the moi-yun to appease him.
The moi-yun pretends to be stumped by the request but intends to match Ju-Lin with Master Yuen.
by allowing the reader to see that Master Yuen has found his perfect match in Ju-Lin before she realizes it
by conveying Madam Yuen’s frustration at having to travel to and from the moi-yun’s house with Ju-Lin
by illustrating the moi-yun’s disappointment with losing her loyal assistant, Ju-Lin, after Master Yuen proposes to her
by allowing the reader to observe Madam Yuen’s wealth in contrast to the poverty in which Ju-Lin grew up
23. Slavery is the antithesis of freedom.
Exactly the same
Exact opposite
Different yet similar
Against the normal state
24. Since John chooses his dates solely on their superficial qualities, he could care less about their personalities and goals.
Concerned with what is only on the surface
Looking for a deep meaning
Vain but willing to change
Concerned with the feelings of others
25. She is a forerunner of the modern women’ movement.
Able to run the fastest
Destined to achieve a certain goal
Failing to achieve a goal
A person or thing that precedes something
26. Although they are twins, the brother and sister are dissimilar in look and personality.
Not alike; different
Same
Indifferent
Varying perspective and feeling
27. It was possible only to a leader of indomitable will.
Easily distracted
Cannot be forgotten
Cannot be subdued
Easily bound
