5.3 - Empty Pot- Comprehension

How are Ping and the Emperor alike?

• Both live in a palace

• Both love flowers

• Both are very old

• Both use perfume

Why does the Emperor choose this particular plan to find his successor?

• because the Emperor is cruel or mean

• because it involves flowers

• because it will test the children's character

• because it will take a year

Why does Ping transfer the seed?

• The seed does not sprout.

• The pot is too small.

• The soil does not hold enough water.

• The seed was not getting enough sun.

Why is the Emperor unhappy?

• He knows that Ping could have done better.

• He did not really like flowers that much.

• He thinks it is too hard to pick a new emperor.

• He knows the other children were not honest.

What is the lesson of the selection?

• You must work hard to grow flowers.

• It is best to be honest.

• A good friend is important.

• Money can not buy everything.

What is the lesson of the selection?

• You must work hard to grow flowers.

• It is best to be honest.

• A good friend is important.

• Money can not buy everything.

What happens last in the selection?

• The last thing that happens is that Ping is made Emperor.

• The last thing that happens is that Ping grows a flower.

• The last thing that happens is Ping goes home.

• The last thing is that Ping goes with the other children to the palace.

Why is Ping ashamed, or not happy, with his empty pot?

• Ping thinks his empty pot means he has failed.

• Ping thinks his empty pot means he grew the best flower.

• Ping thinks his empty pot is not in a pretty pot.

• Ping thinks his empty pot is fantastic!

Why is there a flower-growing contest?

• The Emperor uses the contest to choose who will succeed him.

• The Emperor uses the contest to choose who will grow him flowers.

• The Emperor uses the contest to figure out who can come the palace first with a flower.

• The Emperor uses the contest to choose who will water his plants in his palace.

How does Ping's father help him?

• He tells Ping that he did his best, and that was good enough.

• He tells Ping that his best is not quite good enough for the Emperor.

• He tells Ping that he needs to try harder if he wants to impress the Emperor.

• He tells Ping that he needs to transfer his seed to another pot if he wants it to grow.