Characters
The main character of the story
Who is Minli?
The event that kicks off Minli's adventure
What is Minli leaving her village?
The type of figurative language in this quote
“It is all the stories you tell her,” Ma sobbed. “She believed them and now is looking for fairy tales.” Her words cut into Ba like slices from a knife…”
What is a simile?
This was the first folktale that Ba told
What is The Story of Fruitless Mountain?
These children are part of the family that had the secret to happiness
Who are A-Fu and Da-Fu?
He assists Minli on her journey to Never Ending Mountain
Who is Dragon?
The event that causes Ma to be frustrated with Minli about money.
What is Minli spending her money on a goldfish?
The type of figurative language present in this quote.
"His black eyes sparkled like raindrops in the sun when he began a story."
What is a simile?
This folktale told the story of a family who was always happy.
What is the Story of the Paper of Happiness?
This is the other character who spoke with the Old Man of the Moon
Who is the Goldfish Man?
The grandfather of the family who has the secret to happiness
Who is A-Gong
The event where Minli receives the borrowed line
What is Minli speaking with the king?
The type of figurative language in the following quote:
"She seemed to glow like a pearl in the moonlight and her deep blue silk dress seemed to be the same color as the sky."
What is a simile?
This story explained how Ma felt about Minli leaving
What is The Story that Ma Told?
This character is probably Aunt Jin
Who is the orange dragon?
The granddaughter of The Old Man of the Moon
Who is the Weaving Goddess or Who is Buffalo Boy's friend
The word on the Paper of Happiness
What is "Thankfulness"
The type of figurative language in this quote
"Minli stared down at her rice bowl; the few white grains left sat like precious pearls at the bottom of her bowl."
What is a simile?
This story explains how a fish can turn into a dragon
What is The Story of Dragon Gate?
This person is the king's great-great-grandfather's father
Who is Magistrate Tiger?
The fish who passed through the Dragon Gate
Who is Aunt Jin?
The place where Dragon feels at home.
The type of figurative language in the following quote:
"Minli followed the boy through the maze of streets and alleyways for what seemed like a long time.”
What is a metaphor?
This story explains how the stone lions ended up with the borrowed line
What is A String of Destiny?
This person is the granddaughter of the Old Man of the Moon and the Goddess of Weaving
Who is Buffalo Boy's Friend?