Yeh Shen Quiz

What happens at the beginning of the story?

• Yeh Shen marries the king.

• Yeh Shen feeds a fish by the pond.

• Yeh Shen’s stepmother and stepsister go to the spring festival.

• The king puts the slipper on display.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Why is Yeh Shen’s stepmother mean to her?

• She is jealous of Yeh Shen’s beauty and kindness.

• Yeh Shen refuses to do her chores.

• She wants to keep Yeh Shen from the spring festival.

• She doesn’t like Yeh Shen feeding the animals.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

What happens after Yeh Shen cries over her fish being gone?

• She wishes for a beautiful dress.

• An old man tells her the fish bones have magic.

• Her stepmother scolds her for crying.

• She goes to the spring festival.

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What is the main problem Yeh Shen faces?

• She has no family to help her.

• Her stepsister ruins her golden slipper.

• She is not allowed to go to the spring festival.

• The king does not recognize her.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the climax of the story?

• Yeh Shen finds her missing golden slipper.

• Yeh Shen’s dress transforms when the king sees her.

• Yeh Shen escapes from her stepmother.

• The old man gives her magical fish bones.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Yeh Shen

• A third-person storyteller

• The king

• Yeh Shen’s stepmother

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How does the narrator describe Yeh Shen’s stepmother?

• Kind and loving

• Cruel and jealous

• Strict but fair

• Wise and protective

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Why does Yeh Shen run away from the festival?

• She is afraid her stepmother and stepsister will recognize her.

• She sees the king and becomes nervous.

• She loses her slipper and tries to find it.

• She doesn’t enjoy the festival.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the king feel when he sees Yeh Shen in her magical dress?

• He is surprised and falls in love with her.

• He is angry that she snuck into the festival.

• He doesn’t notice her dress changing.

• He doesn’t trust her story.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What lesson does the story of Yeh Shen teach?

• Kindness and patience can lead to happiness.

• Always follow the rules, even if they are unfair.

• Magical fish bones solve every problem.

• It is important to stay at home during festivals.

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