The correct response is:
The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.
This selection highlights the presence and recognition of nuns in society, suggesting their significance within the cultural and social context of the story.
Engaged to a Nun
by Translated by Herbert A. Giles
Now his maternal grandmother lived at Huang-kang; and on one occasion, when young Chên was paying her a visit, he heard some one say that of the four Yüns at Huang-chou the youngest had no peer. This remark referred to some very nice- looking nuns who lived in a temple a few miles from his grandmother’s house; and accordingly Chên secretly set off to see them, and, knocking at the door, was very cordially received by the four ladies, who were persons of considerable refinement.
"Engaged to a Nun" by Herbert A. Giles
Question
Use the passage and the excerpt from the passage to answer the question.
How does this section help readers understand the historical context of the story?
(1 point)
Responses
The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.
The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.
The section shows how normal it was for young people to go against their family’s wishes.
The section shows how normal it was for young people to go against their family’s wishes.
The section illustrates how to behave when visiting a grandparent’s town.
The section illustrates how to behave when visiting a grandparent’s town.
The section demonstrates the importance of family ties during the time the story takes place.
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The Invisible Red String
by Quen Law
With the exception of the slight rustling of dried stalks where the rice had once grown in the spring, the silence was as oppressive as the lump Ju-Lin felt in her throat. She gazed at the parched rice paddies and wondered when she had last seen a raindrop. The severe drought had dried all the crops and spread despair across the land like wildfire. Now, it had suddenly taken on an even more ominous meaning, for Ju-Lin had felt her world come to a crashing halt with her father’s words moments earlier.
“Ju-Lin,” her father had said that evening, “the time I dread has come. There is so little food left that even the crickets have failed to chirp.
Quen Law/YonSheng Xuan. Cricket Media Incorporated
Question
Use the excerpt from “The Invisible Red String” to answer the question.
Which simile uses the setting to emphasize the problem?
(1 point)
Responses
“spread despair like wildfire”
“spread despair like wildfire”
“even the crickets have failed to chirp”
“even the crickets have failed to chirp”
“world come crashing to a halt”
“world come crashing to a halt”
“slight rustling of dried stalks”
“slight rustling of dried stalks”
by Quen Law
With the exception of the slight rustling of dried stalks where the rice had once grown in the spring, the silence was as oppressive as the lump Ju-Lin felt in her throat. She gazed at the parched rice paddies and wondered when she had last seen a raindrop. The severe drought had dried all the crops and spread despair across the land like wildfire. Now, it had suddenly taken on an even more ominous meaning, for Ju-Lin had felt her world come to a crashing halt with her father’s words moments earlier.
“Ju-Lin,” her father had said that evening, “the time I dread has come. There is so little food left that even the crickets have failed to chirp.
Quen Law/YonSheng Xuan. Cricket Media Incorporated
Question
Use the excerpt from “The Invisible Red String” to answer the question.
Which simile uses the setting to emphasize the problem?
(1 point)
Responses
“spread despair like wildfire”
“spread despair like wildfire”
“even the crickets have failed to chirp”
“even the crickets have failed to chirp”
“world come crashing to a halt”
“world come crashing to a halt”
“slight rustling of dried stalks”
“slight rustling of dried stalks”
The correct response is:
“spread despair like wildfire”
This simile effectively uses the setting of the drought and its impact on the crops to emphasize the severity of the problem and the widespread despair in the land.
Engaged to a Nun
by Translated by Herbert A. Giles
They invited her in, and there she saw a young girl of about eighteen sitting in the parlour, and as great a beauty as she had ever set eyes on. Now, as she was always thinking of making a good match for her son, and curing him of his settled melancholy, she asked who the young lady might be; and they told her that her name was Wang,—that she was a connection of their own, and that her father and mother being dead, she was staying temporarily with them. Chên’s mother inquired the name of Miss Wang’s betrothed, but they said she was not engaged; and then taking her hand, she entered into conversation, and was very much charmed with her. Passing the night there, Chên’s mother took her cousin into her confidence, and the latter agreed that it would be a capital match; “but,” added she, “this young lady is somewhat ambitious, or she would hardly have remained single so long. We must think about it.” Meanwhile, Chên’s mother and Miss Wang got on so extremely well together that they were already on the terms of mother and daughter; and Miss Wang was invited to accompany her home.
"Engaged to a Nun" by Herbert A. Giles
Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
Which piece of context would be most useful to have in order to evaluate the events in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
understanding any official or unwritten rules of betrothal in this culture
understanding any official or unwritten rules of betrothal in this culture
understanding how weddings were typically celebrated in this culture at this time
understanding how weddings were typically celebrated in this culture at this time
knowing how long a typical engagement lasted in this culture before a wedding
knowing how long a typical engagement lasted in this culture before a wedding
knowing whether it was common in this culture for mothers to choose wives for their sons
by Translated by Herbert A. Giles
They invited her in, and there she saw a young girl of about eighteen sitting in the parlour, and as great a beauty as she had ever set eyes on. Now, as she was always thinking of making a good match for her son, and curing him of his settled melancholy, she asked who the young lady might be; and they told her that her name was Wang,—that she was a connection of their own, and that her father and mother being dead, she was staying temporarily with them. Chên’s mother inquired the name of Miss Wang’s betrothed, but they said she was not engaged; and then taking her hand, she entered into conversation, and was very much charmed with her. Passing the night there, Chên’s mother took her cousin into her confidence, and the latter agreed that it would be a capital match; “but,” added she, “this young lady is somewhat ambitious, or she would hardly have remained single so long. We must think about it.” Meanwhile, Chên’s mother and Miss Wang got on so extremely well together that they were already on the terms of mother and daughter; and Miss Wang was invited to accompany her home.
"Engaged to a Nun" by Herbert A. Giles
Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
Which piece of context would be most useful to have in order to evaluate the events in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
understanding any official or unwritten rules of betrothal in this culture
understanding any official or unwritten rules of betrothal in this culture
understanding how weddings were typically celebrated in this culture at this time
understanding how weddings were typically celebrated in this culture at this time
knowing how long a typical engagement lasted in this culture before a wedding
knowing how long a typical engagement lasted in this culture before a wedding
knowing whether it was common in this culture for mothers to choose wives for their sons
The correct response is:
understanding any official or unwritten rules of betrothal in this culture
This context would help evaluate the significance of the interactions and intentions expressed in the excerpt regarding matchmaking and engagement practices in that cultural setting.
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
The lion stepped onto the throne and sat. The throne had a proud, intelligent look to it. Its sharp angles and gleaming spikes warned lesser animals to consider carefully before approaching. The mouse skittered forward, bowed to the lion, and said, “Sir, I fear your advisors are clucking like chickens behind your back. They say you are no leader at all. But what do they know?!”
How does the meaning of “clucking like chickens” help reveal something about the culture this story is from?
(1 point)
Responses
It helps show what the culture thinks of chickens.
It helps show what the culture thinks of chickens.
It helps show what the culture thinks of advisors.
It helps show what the culture thinks of advisors.
It helps show what the culture thinks of leaders.
It helps show what the culture thinks of leaders.
It helps show what the culture thinks of gossip.
The lion stepped onto the throne and sat. The throne had a proud, intelligent look to it. Its sharp angles and gleaming spikes warned lesser animals to consider carefully before approaching. The mouse skittered forward, bowed to the lion, and said, “Sir, I fear your advisors are clucking like chickens behind your back. They say you are no leader at all. But what do they know?!”
How does the meaning of “clucking like chickens” help reveal something about the culture this story is from?
(1 point)
Responses
It helps show what the culture thinks of chickens.
It helps show what the culture thinks of chickens.
It helps show what the culture thinks of advisors.
It helps show what the culture thinks of advisors.
It helps show what the culture thinks of leaders.
It helps show what the culture thinks of leaders.
It helps show what the culture thinks of gossip.
The correct response is:
It helps show what the culture thinks of gossip.
The phrase "clucking like chickens" implies that the advisors are engaging in idle chatter or gossip, suggesting a cultural view that diminishes the value of such behavior. This reflects the perception of gossip as trivial or negative.
Sana and Miri sat cross-legged by the window. The sun was shining outside, and Miri gazed out longingly at the playground.
“Just do your needlepoint, and we can go,” Sana said.
“They’ll just tell me my stitches are crooked and make me pull it out again,” Miri sulked.
“Then do your stitches straight,” Sana said without mercy.
It was easy for Sana to say. Her stitches were always straight. She woke up every morning and practiced like a hundred other children in the village, while Miri used her sewing things to conceal her storybook. It worked most of the time, too—until Exhibit Day came and ruined it all. It was the only day of the year Miri ever regretted skipping lessons…and she still didn’t regret it all that much.
With a sigh, Miri began to sew.
Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
Which character action best signals rejection of a custom in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
Sana’s choice to argue with Miri shows that she rejects a custom.
Sana’s choice to argue with Miri shows that she rejects a custom.
Miri’s choice to stare outside at the playground when she should be sewing shows that she rejects a custom.
Miri’s choice to stare outside at the playground when she should be sewing shows that she rejects a custom.
Sana’s choice to practice her sewing every day shows that she rejects a custom.
Sana’s choice to practice her sewing every day shows that she rejects a custom.
Miri’s choice to read every day instead of practicing her sewing shows that she rejects a custom.
“Just do your needlepoint, and we can go,” Sana said.
“They’ll just tell me my stitches are crooked and make me pull it out again,” Miri sulked.
“Then do your stitches straight,” Sana said without mercy.
It was easy for Sana to say. Her stitches were always straight. She woke up every morning and practiced like a hundred other children in the village, while Miri used her sewing things to conceal her storybook. It worked most of the time, too—until Exhibit Day came and ruined it all. It was the only day of the year Miri ever regretted skipping lessons…and she still didn’t regret it all that much.
With a sigh, Miri began to sew.
Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
Which character action best signals rejection of a custom in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
Sana’s choice to argue with Miri shows that she rejects a custom.
Sana’s choice to argue with Miri shows that she rejects a custom.
Miri’s choice to stare outside at the playground when she should be sewing shows that she rejects a custom.
Miri’s choice to stare outside at the playground when she should be sewing shows that she rejects a custom.
Sana’s choice to practice her sewing every day shows that she rejects a custom.
Sana’s choice to practice her sewing every day shows that she rejects a custom.
Miri’s choice to read every day instead of practicing her sewing shows that she rejects a custom.
The correct response is:
Miri’s choice to read every day instead of practicing her sewing shows that she rejects a custom.
This action highlights Miri's preference for storytelling over the traditional sewing practices expected of her, indicating her rejection of that custom.
Which item is an example of a universal theme?(1 point)
Responses
mountains
mountains
justice
justice
initiation
initiation
forests
Responses
mountains
mountains
justice
justice
initiation
initiation
forests
The correct response is:
justice
Justice is a universal theme that can be found in various cultures and literary works, as it deals with concepts of fairness, moral righteousness, and societal order, making it relevant across different contexts and narratives.
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