Lisa in China - Chapter 3 & 4

1. Where does Lisa go in the morning on the second day?

• The Photo Convention
• The Great Wall
• The National Center for the Performing Arts
• The Bird’s Nest

Answer explanation

Quote: “Lisa spends almost all morning at the Photo Convention...” [chapter 3].

2. Which place is called the largest city square in the world?

• Tiananmen Square
• The Forbidden City
• The Bird’s Nest
• The Olympic Green

Answer explanation

Quote: “This, my dear, is the largest city square in the world!” [chapter 3].

3. What is the Forbidden City now?

• A palace
• A museum
• A market
• A stadium

Answer explanation

Quote: “Now the place is a huge museum, ‘The Palace Museum.’” [chapter 3].

4. What is the symbol of the Emperor in Chinese history?

• A phoenix
• A crane
• A dragon
• A tiger

Answer explanation

Quote: “The dragon ... was also the symbol of the Emperor himself.” [chapter 3].

5. How many dragons did experts count in the Hall of Supreme Harmony?

• 600
• 13844
• 10000
• 8888

Answer explanation

Quote: “In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, experts counted 13,844 dragons!” [chapter 3].

6. Where do they have a picnic?

• Inside the Forbidden City
• At the Olympic Green
• Near Tiananmen Square
• In a hotel

Answer explanation

Quote: “Let’s have a picnic near Tiananmen Square.” [chapter 3].

7. What is the nickname of the National Center for the Performing Arts?

• The Cube
• The Egg
• The Nest
• The Circle

Answer explanation

Quote: “...the local people just call it ‘The Egg.’” [chapter 3].

8. Which building housed the 2008 swimming competitions?

• The Bird’s Nest
• The Egg
• The National Aquatics Center
• The Hall of Supreme Harmony

Answer explanation

Quote: “That’s the National Aquatics Center. It housed the swimming and diving competitions... in 2008.” [ch. 3].

9. What surprise do Hu Tian and Mei give Lisa on her last day?

• A special trip
• A tea ceremony
• A photo session
• A new camera

Answer explanation

Quote: “Hu Tian and Mei have a special surprise... They decide to take their friend on a short trip.” [ch. 4].

10. How long is the Great Wall of China?

• 2,000 years old
• 5,500 miles
• 2,221 km
• 3,000 miles

Answer explanation

Quote: “The Great Wall of China is 8,851.8 km or 5,500 miles long.” [chapter 4].