How did Ping's mother earn a living?
She made brocade hangings.
What could Ping not do in Ice Ocean?
shiver
What country are Paul and his family going to visit?
They are going to Argentina.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
They speak Spanish.
How long did it take for Ping's mother to finish the brocade?
three years
Why was it difficult to ride up the Mountain of the Sun?
It was too steep.
Why is Paul complaining about packing winter clothes?
It's hot where he is in New York.
What were people doing on the plaza?
They were doing the tango.
Who directed Ping to where the brocade was?
an old man.
Why did Princess Ling send the wind to take the brocade?
She wanted to copy it.
Why did Pauls' parents want to go to Argentina?
They have family there.
Why were the buildings in the neighborhood of La Bombonera painted yellow and blue?
Those are Boca colors.
Which of these was not a place where Ping had to go through?
Ice Ocean
stone house
Mountain of the Sun
stone house
Why did Princess Ling send the wind to take the brocade?
She wanted to copy it.
Why was Paul reluctant to travel to Argentina?
hang out with friends
What does Paul want to do when he gets back to New York?
a) play soccer with his friends
b) paint the house
c) change the color of the walls in his room
C) Change the colors of the walls in his room.
What could Ping not do in Fire Valley?
utter a sound
What did Ping do on the way back home?
He returned the horse to the bearded man.
What does Paul see from the plane when they leave New York?
Manhattan surrounded by water
How do we know that Paul's parents were excited about the trip?
a) They couldn't stop talking about it.
b) They tried hard to convince Paul to go with.
c) There were travel guides on the floor.
c) There were travel guides on the floor.