Vocabulary 1
Her behavior is odd.
benefactor
way of acting
pronunciation
way of dressing
way of acting
The distribution of clothing was done quickly.
display
tearing up
inspection
giving out
giving out
Sandra bought an imitation designer handbag at the flea market
real
fake
an emergency
to echo
fake
What is the genre of The Ch'i-lin Purse
Folk Tales
The crying bride that Hsiang-ling gave her purse too six years ago.
This place is sacred.
holy
impressive
damaged
worthless
holy
I recommend the pie.
appreciate
heartily suggest
deserve
graciously offer
heartily suggest
I knew you were kind because of your association with the Nice Club.
connection
knowledge
business
giving money
connection
List three ways the Chinese culture is different from our culture in the US today.
Answers will vary: arranged marriages, marriage age, how they treat honored guests, their god, etc.
How did Hsiang-ling end up being separated from her family?
A flood destroyed her town and her home.
He was astonished.
surprised
worried
satisfied
dismissed
surprised
Our dog needed plenty of persuasion to get into the water.
one who believes in
in an urgent matter
the act of convincing
to urge
the act of convincing
List three ways in which the Chinese culture compares to the culture of the US today.
Floods, helping other, soup kitchens, toys, jewelry, religion, prayer, etc.
What good deed did Hsiang-ling do that helped her get the governess job?
She gave the elderly woman in line behind her the last bit of porridge, instead of keeping it for herself.
Her gratitude was overwhelming.
responsibility
weariness
inspiration
thankfulness
thanksfulness
She offered to help without hesitation.
being confused
running late
doubting
pausing
pausing
Compare and Contrast Hsiang-ling from how she was in the very beginning of the story, to how she was at the end of the story.
In the beginning of the story, Hsiang-ling was spoiled, rich, used to getting her way, and a little mean.
By the end Hsiang-ling had changed. She was generous and giving, she was humble, kind, she gave without hesitation.
What kindness did Hsing-ling find herself being given as a result of her good deed 6 years previously?
Half of the Lu's property, and she was reunited with her family thanks to the Lu's servants.
audience cheering
group moving together
workers planting crops
group moving together
The promotion helped her career.
move to a higher rank
advanced motion
advertisement
elevated height
move to a higher rank
What good deed did Hsiang-ling do that set the stage for the rest of the story?
She gave the crying bride her purse
What is the lesson of this story that makes it a good story to keep retelling?
The lesson of this story shows the benefits of doing good things for others.