Words
dry wood, fire
kindling
What animal kept Crane-man from going to the temple?
fox
What can’t be put in a saucepan?
It’s lid
Which regions in Korea were renowned for their production of fine celadons?
Jeolla Province
His wife helped by throwing the basic melon shape over and over in charcoal on pieces of wood.
drawing
sound, step
footfall
How many replicas of the melon-shaped vase did Min make?
Five
I shave every day, but my beard stays the same. What am I?
A barber
What event led to the halt of celadon production?
Mongol invasions
Min was inscribing prunus blossoms and peonies between the ribbed lines of one of the melon vases.
lotus
Despite her impressive achievements, the boss had a [ ] attitude towards her suggestions during the meeting.
Clue: The boss showed a lack of interest or disregard for her valuable input.
dismissive
What did Min use to carry out the still-hot vases from the kiln?
tongs
What gets bigger when more is taken away?
a hole
What term do ceramics experts prefer to use instead of "celadon"?
Porcelain
The kindling of twigs and pine branches was lit with a spark from a flint stone, and when the fire was well on its way, the door of the kiln was sealed.
needles
The singer's [ ] voice echoed through the concert hall, evoking a deep sense of melancholy in the audience.
Clue: This describes a voice that expresses sorrow or sadness.
plaintive
What did the first basket woven by Crane-man contain?
Wild mushrooms
What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat and 2/4 goat?
chicago
What was the typical firing temperature for celadons?
1150 °C
Min used a pair of special wooden tongs to carry out the still-hot vases one by one, and placed them carefully into the cart, where Tree-ear had prepared a bed of weeds.
straw
The unexpected criticism from her closest friend [ ] her emotions, leaving her feeling unsettled and hurt.
Clue: This action caused a disturbance in her emotional state.
ruffled
What kind of stories did Crane-man used to tell Tree-ear when he was younger?
Folktales of foolish donkeys or brave tigers
What question can you never answer yes to?
Are you asleep yet?
What component in the glaze determines the hue of the green in celadons?
Iron oxide
Tree-ear felt the sweat drain from his face at the terrible sight that greeted his eyes. The yard was covered with pieces of shattered pottery—hundreds of them, it seemed.
blood