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11. Which two phrases from paragraph 1 provide context for the meaning of the word parched as it is used in the paragraph?

• "....rustling of dried stalks...."

• "....grown in the spring..."

• "...severe drought had dried all crops..."

• "...a crashing halt"

12. Read the incomplete summary:

After her family's rice paddy fails, Ju-Lin must be sent to work for another family for money to buy good. Luckily, the local matchmaker offers to employ her as an assistant instead. The moi-yun teaches Ju-Lin to read, write and facilitate the art of matchmaking. When a wealthy mother comes seeking help for her son, the moi-yun sends Ju-Lin to communicate a message to the son on the matchmaker's behalf.

Which statement can be added to make a complete summary?

• 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 sevices.

• After delivering the message, both Ju-Lin and Master Yuen realize she is his perfect match, and he asks her to marry him.

13. Which represents a theme of the passge?

• 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.

14. Part B. Which quotation supports the theme in Part A?

• A. "Our family will surely die from hunger..."

• B. "You see, my father raised me..."

• C. "I plan to teach you..."

• D. "You are very close..."

15. What does the figurative language in paragraph 1 reveal about Ju-Lin's opinion of her situation?

• She is humble and polite.

• She is overwhelmed and flustered.

• She is nervous and upset.

• She is trusting and obedient.

16. Read the sentences from paragraphs 1-11.

"With the exception of the slight rustling of dried stalks where the rice had once grown in the spring, the silence was a oppressive as the lump Ju-Lin felt in her throat". (paragraph 1)

"One bright spring morning Ju-Lin flung open the windows to let in the fragrance of the blooming orange trees and watched in awe as a long procession approached the moi-yun's house". (paragraph 11)

What inference can be made based on the contrast between the sentences?

• 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.

17. What is the meaning of the word finicky as it is used in paragraph 15?

• Arrogant

• Offensive

• Particular

• Persistent

18. Read the sentences from paragraph 19.

"As she entered the library, she gasped at the magnificent scrolls of poems written on silk hanging on the walls. Admiring the wisdom and beauty of the words, she stopped to read some of them aloud".

How do the sentences support a theme of kindness in the passage?

• 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 moi-yun took in Ju-Lin and spent the time to educate her.

19. Read paragraph 24

"Suddenly, becoming aware of the meaning of the words herself, Ju-Lin flushed in warm embarrassment as his face lit up".

What is conveyed by the figurative languagelL?

• 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.

20. Because of the difference in viewpoints, which is a dramatic irony that the reader can see, but Ju-Lin doesn't notice?

• 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.