A Single Shard

Why was Min disappointed in Tree Ears work the first day

• Tree Ear didn't bring enough wood

• Tree Ear did not take the wood to the kiln and unload it

• Tree Ears brought the wrong kind of wood

• Tree took to long to do the work.

Why did Tree-ear not want Crane-man to come and help him chop wood?

• Tree-ear was to proud to ask for help

• Min would not allow him to have help.

• Tree-ear did not want Crane-mane to get hurt trying to use an ax with his bad leg.

• Crane-man would be in his way, and slow him down.

What job did Min have Tree-ear do for all nine days of his owed debt

• through pottery

• get clay

• chop wood

• clean the house

After working off his debt what does Tree-ear ask Min?

• if he could continue working for the potter

• if he would pay him

• if he would each him to make pots

• if he could use his bathroom

After agreeing to let Tree-ear work for him what task did Min send Tree-ear to do?

• More wood

• Hunt for rabbits

• Go fishing

• Get clay

What payment does Tree-ear get for working for Min?

• One dollar a week

• A Meal

• New clothing

• Protection from thieves

How did Crane-man break his crutch?

• Trying to hit Tree-ear

• Dropping it in the river

• Using it as a light saber

• Hitting a rock

Why does Tree-ear feel guilty?

• He did not share his food with Crane-man

• He both of his legs work and Crane-mans do not

• Min is old and can not chop wood anymore

• He is slow in his work for Min

What creature did Tree-ear say Crane-man would become in the next life

• fish

• chicken

• fox

• rabbit

Why does Tree-ear want to work for Min

• For the money

• Because he is board

• He felt sorry for Min

• To learn to make a pot