Vocabulary
extremely thankful for something
Gratitude
a person who donates money never intending to be paid back
benefactor
How could you describe Hsiang-Ling at the beginning of the story?
Spoiled, and unhappy
How are Hsiang-Ling and Mrs. Lu alike in our story?
Both married, Both have one son, Both were poor and rich at some point.
Imitation
Real
Fake
an emergency
to echo
fake
way of acting
Behavior
speak in favor of a good thing; advice; great suggestion
recommend
Why did Hsiang-Ling give the purse to the stranger?
So she would have something to take to her new home & husband.
In which seat was the highest honored person seated?
the middle seat
association
connection
knowledge
business
giving money
connection
very important; to be honored; holy
Sacred
By showing Hsiang-ling gave the stranger her porridge, and her purse, what was the author trying to show you about her?
She was generous and unselfish
Why did Hsiang-Ling go into the place of honor?
To get the boy his ball
persuasion
one who believes
in an urgent manner
the act of convincing
to urge
the act of convincing
suddenly or greatly surprised
Astonished
Why did Hsiang-Ling's servant break down & cry?
Because he could not make her happy
Why did Hsiang-Ling give her bowl of soup away?
The woman she gave her soup to was old and sickly, but she Hsiang-Ling was young and healthy.
hesitation
being confused
running late
doubting
pausing
Giving out or hand out what is needed to each one in need
Distribution
After Hsiang-Ling gave away her porridge, what did the butler tell her he would do?
Recommend her for a job with a family he knows
The way the boy Hsiang-Ling cared for reminded or was similar to what?
How Hsiang-Ling treated her servant when she was rich.
promotion
move to a higher rank
advanced motion
advertisement
elevated height
move to a higher rank