4.1.1: The Dragon Problem

What did Liang help his father build during the day?

• Toys

• Furniture

• Houses

• Dragons

What kind of toys did Liang make for the children in the village?

• Wooden cars

• Stuffed animals

• Original toys

• Dolls

What did the dragon eat when it swooped down on the village?

• Chickens and goats

• Water buffalo, pigs, and any unlucky people

• Fish and birds

• Fruits and vegetables

Who did Liang fall in love with?

• The Emperor's daughter

• Princess Peng

• A village girl

• A dragon

What happened to the chair Liang's father was sitting on when he laughed?

• It broke

• It turned into a dragon

• It flew away

• It became new

What did Liang mutter angrily as he stomped out of the room?

• I'll show him.

• I can't do this.

• This is impossible.

• I need help.

What did the Emperor's official announcement proclaim?

• Whoever gets rid of the dragon will marry his daughter, Princess Peng.

• Whoever finds the dragon will receive a reward.

• Whoever defeats the dragon will become the next Emperor.

• Whoever befriends the dragon will be honored.

Who did Liang look for to help him brainstorm ideas for getting rid of the dragon?

• His friend Lee

• His sister Ling Ling

• The Emperor

• The children playing nearby

What idea did Ling Ling suggest to Liang?

• Carve a giant dragon and leave it by the cave.

• Fight the dragon with a sword.

• Ask the Emperor for help.

• Build a trap for the dragon.

How did Liang work to create the dragon's head?

• Frantically for days

• Slowly and carefully

• With the help of the children

• With the help of the Emperor