Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China

In 'Lon Po Po', a Chinese version of Red Riding Hood, a mother leaves her three children at home while visiting their grandmother. A cunning wolf disguises himself as the grandmother to gain entry into the house. The eldest child, Shang, realizes the wolf's true identity and devises a plan to trick him into climbing a tree for ginkgo nuts. The children let the wolf fall to his death, ensuring their safety. The next day, their mother returns, and the children share their adventure.

What did the mother instruct her children to do before she left?

• Leave the door open for visitors

• Go to bed early

• Invite the neighbors over

• Lock the door tightly at sunset

How did the wolf manage to enter the children's house?

• He climbed down the chimney

• He broke a window

• He disguised himself as their grandmother

• He used a secret key

What did the wolf do when he first entered the house?

• He started cooking

• He blew out the candle

• He sat by the fireplace

• He lit a candle

What made Shang suspicious of the wolf?

• The wolf's large eyes

• The wolf's long tail

• The wolf's hairy face

• The wolf's low voice

What did Shang suggest to the wolf to distract him?

• To climb the tree for ginkgo nuts

• To drink some tea

• To take a nap

• To eat some cookies

What did Shang offer to the wolf to eat?

• Chicken soup

• Apple pie

• Rice cakes

• Ginkgo nuts

What was the wolf's reaction when he heard about the ginkgo nuts?

• He was uninterested

• He was delighted

• He was scared

• He was confused

How did the children finally defeat the wolf?

• They scared him away with loud noises

• They tricked him into falling from a tree

• They pushed him into a river

• They locked him in a room

What did the children do after confirming the wolf's demise?

• They locked the door and went to sleep

• They called for help

• They went to the village

• They celebrated with a feast

What did the mother bring back when she returned?

• A new dress for Shang

• A new pet

• Baskets of food

• A letter from the grandmother