"The Empty Pot" Comprehension Questions

Front

A word that means the same as 'honest' is __________.

Back

truthful

Front

What is Ping's problem in the story?

Back

No matter what he does, his seed will not grow.

Front

How does Ping feel as the year ends and his seed does not grow?

Back

sad

Front

Why did the Emperor give boiled seeds to all of the children?

Back

to see which children would be honest about their seed not growing

Front

Who is the main character of the story?

Back

Ping

Front

What does it mean to be 'truthful'?

Back

To tell the truth and not lie.

Front

What lesson can we learn from Ping's story?

Back

Being honest is important, even when it's hard.

Front

What did Ping do with his seed?

Back

He tried to grow it, but it did not grow.

Front

What did the Emperor want to find out by giving boiled seeds?

Back

He wanted to see which children would be honest.

Front

How did Ping's father feel about Ping's seed?

Back

He supported Ping and wanted him to be honest.