The Carp

What was Rosetsu's dream?

• To become a famous musician

• To become the greatest painter in Japan

• To become a skilled carpenter

• To become a renowned chef

Where did Rosetsu's parents send him to study art?

• Tokyo

• Osaka

• Kyoto

• Nagoya

Who was Rosetsu hoping to study with in Kyoto?

• Master painter Hokusai

• Master painter Maruyama Okyo

• Master painter Hiroshige

• Master painter Sesshu

What did Rosetsu do when he saw a sparrow flying overhead?

• He ignored it

• He threw a stone at it

• He whistled softly to it

• He tried to catch it

What did Rosetsu do beside the Katsura River?

• He painted a picture

• He took a nap

• He ate his lunch

• He went for a swim

Who appeared before Rosetsu after he finished his lunch?

• A young boy

• An elderly man

• A woman

• A dog

What is Rosetsu's goal in going to Kyoto?

• To become a great painter

• To become a musician

• To become a writer

• To become a dancer

What does Rosetsu say he dreams about at night?

• Becoming a musician

• Becoming a great painter

• Traveling the world

• Meeting new people

What does the man ask Rosetsu to do to prove he can be a painter?

• Paint a picture without a brush, ink, paper, or silk

• Write a poem

• Sing a song

• Dance

What does Rosetsu use to create his painting?

• A twig, berries, and bark

• A paintbrush and canvas

• A pencil and paper

• A piece of cloth and ink