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Who ordered the making of the great bell?
A. Kouan-Yu
B. Yu-Pao-Tchen
C. Yong-Lo, the Son of Heaven
D. Ko-Ngai
C. Yong-Lo, the Son of Heaven
Why did the first and second attempts to cast the bell fail?
A. The workers were lazy
B. The emperor interfered
C. The formula for the alloy was incomplete
D. The mold was too small
C. The formula for the alloy was incomplete
What is the central theme of the story?
A. Power of the emperor
B. Importance of wealth
C. Superiority of technology
D. Sacrifice and devotion
D. Sacrifice and devotion
What was the purpose of the bell?
A. To decorate the temple that would attract attention
B. To signal war to the people in the kingdom
C. To produce a sound heard for great distances
D. To honor Kouan-Yu as the kingdom's great warrior
C. To produce a sound heard for great distances
What was Ko-Ngai’s role in the success of the bell?
A. She designed the bell
B. She supervised workers
C. She sacrificed herself
D. She brought more gold
C. She sacrificed herself
If Ko-Ngai had not sacrificed herself, what would most likely have happened?
A. The bell would still succeed
B. Kouan-Yu might have been punished
C. The emperor would cancel the project
D. The workers would revolt
B. Kouan-Yu might have been punished
Who was tasked to oversee the creation of the bell?
A. Kouan-Yu
B. A priest
C. A soldier
D. A blacksmith
A. Kouan-Yu
What does the sound “Ko-Ngai” symbolize?
A. The emperor’s command
B. The daughter’s spirit
C. The anger of the workers
D. The ringing echo of metal
B. The daughter’s spirit
What can be inferred about the emperor’s rule?
A. It was gentle and forgiving
B. It demanded strict obedience
C. It encouraged creativity
D. It avoided punishment
B. It demanded strict obedience
What materials were used in making the bell?
A. Iron, wood, and clay
B. Stone and jade
C. Steel and copper only
D. Brass, gold, and silver
D. Brass, gold, and silver
What problem did Kouan-Yu face after repeated failures?
A. He feared punishment from the emperor
B. He was fired immediately
C. He lost his wealth and family
D. He refused to continue and end up failing again
A. He feared punishment from the emperor
What lesson can readers learn from the story?
A. Wealth is the key to success
B. Hard work always guarantees results
C. True love and sacrifice can create lasting impact
D. Leaders should avoid risks
C. True love and sacrifice can create lasting impact
Who is Kouan-Yu’s daughter?
A. Ko-Ngai
B. Hiai
C. Ling-yen
D. Yu-Pao-Tchen
A. Ko-Ngai
Why is the bell considered extraordinary?
A. It is very large and heavy
B. It contains sacred writings from the books of ancient gods
C. It has a supernatural sound linked to sacrifice
D. It is made of rare metals that can only be found in heaven
C. It has a supernatural sound linked to sacrifice
How does Ko-Ngai’s action reflect filial piety?
A. She obeys the emperor
B. She protects her father's honor
C. She becomes wealthy
D. She leads the workers
B. She protects her father's honor