A Single Shard-Chapter 9

What actions do Min, Tree-ear, Ajima, and Crane-man take to have Min reconsidered for a royal commision?

• MIn makes the vases, firing 12 vases in 3 separate batches to produce 2 for transport.

• Ajima solves the problem of transport by suggesting a straw container packed with straw and silk.

• Crane-man is hired by Min to weave a double-layer straw container for transporting the vases.

• All of the above.

Why does Crane-man politely refuse Min's wife's offer to have him work for food while Tree-ear is on his journey?

• He does not like the Mins.

• He is too proud.

• He wants more than just food.

• He doesn't want to leave his home.

Crane-man's words on page 97, "...the same wind that blows one door shut often blows another open." What event in chapter 9 proves Crane-man's words to be true?

• Tree-ear's disappointment in learning that Min won't teach him how to make pottery, which leads to Tree-ear discovering molding is another way to make pottery.

• Crane-man makes a straw basket to carry the pottery in.

• Ajima offers to feed Crane-man.

• Min's hurtful words to Tree-ear about only sons of potters to become potters.

p. 100 Crane-man stopped his poking and pinching and bowed to Ajima. "It was on honor to be a part of this endeavor." What is the meaning of endeavor in this sentence?

• a place

• an activity directed toward a goal

• to dillydally

• to fool around

p. 102 Arms crossed and stance defiant, Tree-ear stood under the bridge and began to speak. What is the meaning of defiant?

• conformable

• compliant

• obedient

• full of challenge