The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind

Use "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind." 536-540 to answer questions 1-13

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In "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind," once the Mandarin's daughter understands why her father is upset, what does she do?

• She sends a messenger to see what Kwan-Si will do next.

• She tells her father that the towns must live together peacefully.

• She has her father's bed drawn up next to the silken screen.

• She gives her father advice about how to "beat" Kwan-Si.

Choose the most accurate summary of "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind."

• Two towns battle with each other to have the best walls. All efforts go toward the walls, and business suffers. The towns end up in ruins as a result.

• The daughter of a Mandarin is determined to give advice to her father. She advises him secretly. She nearly destroys the town with her advice and then saves the day with one last good idea.

• Two Mandarins engage in a rivalry. As a result. the townspeople suffer. Finally, the Mandarins bring an end to the competition and find a way to live next to each other in harmony.

• One Mandarin is jealous of another's growing town. The first Mandarin seeks to outdo the other by building a bigger wall. In the end, the Mandarins see the error of their ways and make peace by having a meal together.

How does the fable "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind" teach a lesson to its readers?

• The story shows what happens when pigs eat oranges.

• The story shows how Chinese society is structured.

• The story shows how people's choices can hurt the people around them.

• The story shows how fathers and daughters should treat each other.

The protagonist of "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind" is:

• The daughter

• The Mandarin

• The Mandarin of Kwan Si

• The townspeople

What are the immediate consequences of the meeting between the Mandarin and Kwan-Si?

• The Mandarin and Kwan-Si eat a meal and argue about the walls.

• The Mandarins find a solution together without the help of the daughter.

• The townspeople speak up and say they can no longer rebuild the walls.

• The daughter suggests a solution to the problem and the Mandarin and Kwan-Si agree.

Which statement best expresses the theme of “The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind”?

• Love conquers all.

• Cooperation is better than competition.

• Good walls make good neighbors.

• Never give up without a fight

For which of the following people would “The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind” be the most helpful as an allegory?

• A government official who wants to get ahead

• An artist who designs murals

• Two businesses who are competing for business

• A competitive brother and sister

In 'The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind,' what is the primary conflict between the two towns?

• A) A competition to build the tallest tower.

• B) A rivalry over who has the best wall.

• C) A disagreement about trade routes.

• D) A dispute over water rights.

What role does the Mandarin's daughter play in resolving the conflict in 'The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind'?

• A) She remains silent and observes.

• B) She advises her father on how to outdo Kwan-Si.

• C) She suggests a peaceful resolution.

• D) She leaves the town to avoid conflict.