The Clay Marble

According to Jantu, where did the magic in the clay marble come from?

• from Jantu's imagination.

• from a higher being.

• it never existed.

• from within Dara.

What message does the following quote convey? “I held my marble a moment longer. Then I stood up in the oxcart and, taking a deep breath, flung the marble away.”

• Dara realizes she doesn't need the marble anymore because she is strong and brave.

• Dara realizes that believing in the clay marble was silly.

• Dara is letting go of Jantu and moving on with her life.

• Dara is mad that she believed in the clay marble at all.

What figurative language is being used: "Nea and I headed for one of the oxcarts, probably looking very much like a crab scuttling across the sand" (p. 112). 

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomonopoiea

• Alliteration

What is the primary setting of 'The Clay Marble'?

• A refugee camp in Cambodia

• A bustling city in Vietnam

• A rural village in Thailand

• A coastal town in Malaysia

Who is the protagonist of 'The Clay Marble'?

• Jantu

• Dara

• Nea

• Sarun

What is the main theme of 'The Clay Marble'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• War and its impacts

• Magic and fantasy

• Love and betrayal

What role does the clay marble play in the story?

• It is a magical object that grants wishes

• It symbolizes hope and inner strength

• It is a family heirloom

• It is a tool for communication

Which character is known for their storytelling ability in 'The Clay Marble'?

• Dara

• Jantu

• Nea

• Sarun

What event causes Dara's family to flee their home?

• A natural disaster

• A war

• A family feud

• An economic crisis

How does Dara change throughout the story?

• She becomes more dependent on others

• She becomes more independent and courageous

• She becomes more fearful

• She becomes more selfish