Characters
Crane-Man
Each village in the book is based around the bells and physical placement of what structure?
The temple
What happened that caused Tree-Ear to come into Min's employment?
He touched his pottery out of curiosity. When Min startled him he dropped one. He started working for Min to make up the debt.
This is the name of the type of pottery produced by Min and others in A Single Shard
celadon
"A long journey is only as far as the next village--one day, one village." Who said this quote and what was to be learned from it?
Crane-Man, Just take the next step. Don't look too far ahead for fear of getting overwhelmed.
What is the significance of the title "A Single Shard"?
Because that is all that Tree-ear is left with to convince the emissary to grant Min a royal commission.
This character was a potter who came up with the idea of doing inlay work.
Kang
What country did the book take place in?
Korea
How did Tree-Ear come to live with Crane-Man?
He had been brought by a monk from Songdo, where his family had died from fever. The relatives he was supposed to be placed with had moved away, and so he was going to be given to the monks, but they also had the fever. Crane-Man said he'd keep him till they were better at which time Tree-Ear wouldn't leave.
This is the technique that Kang introduced that won him a limited commission.
Inlay
When/what happened in the story to remind Tree-ear of Crane-man's saying: "Work gives a man dignity, stealing takes it away."
After he had waited to tell the farmer about the rice he was losing from the hole in his rice bag.
“Of all the problems you may meet on your journey, it will be people who are the greatest danger. But it will also be people to whom you must turn if ever you are in need of aid. Remember this, my friend, and you will travel well." The preceding quote is an example of what literary device?
Foreshadowing
This character was one of the three main characters. He was an orphan who lived under a bridge but came to dream of becoming a potter.
Tree-Ear
What century did the book take place in?
11-12th Century
What happens to the vessels Tree-Ear carries to Songdo?
They are shattered by robbers, and Tree-Ear decides to leave all but a single shard.
Which of the following is not a traditional symbol used in Korean pottery of the 12th century? a) Lotus; b) Chrysanthemum; c) Volcano; d) Dragon
Volcano
What was Crane-man talking about when he said "We are afraid of things we do not know, just because we do not know them."
His encounter with the fox
What does Tree-ear's name refer to?
The wrinkled half-circle mushrooms that grow on dead or fallen trees without benefit of a parent seed.
This character was a side character, but she was extremely kind to Tree-Ear. She was Min's wife, and she asked Tree-Ear to call her this name, which means "Auntie" and is a term of endearment.
Ajima
Ch'ulp'o
By ship/ boat.
What two colors best describe the color of the traditional pottery made by Min and others in his village? a) Red-brown; b) Blue-green; c)Pink-yellow; d) Purple-grey
Blue-Green
What symbol in Korean culture, represented in art and in people in the novel, represents longevity.
Crane
“Soon winter rode on the back of the wind as it swept down the mountain slopes toward the village” is an example of this literary device.
Personification
This character was one of the three main characters. He was a masterful potter, but he was somewhat severe in his demeanor, we come to find out he has suffered the great loss of a son.
Min
What was the name of the city where the main character had to travel to deliver the precious vessels to the king's palace?
Songdo
Min seems solemn and instead of rejoicing gives Tree-Ear the sad news of Crane-Man.
What is the term used to describe clay that is dried by air, but not yet glazed or fired? (Hint: the two-word term's initials are L-H.)
Leather Hard
What word is missing from this quote: "Come now, my monkey friend," said Crane-Man, kindly but firmly. "It must be removed so we can clean the wound. The ____ of sickness of no doubt already scheming to enter your body through such a door."
demons
The following quote is an example of what literary device?: "Tree-ear dared not look up. He felt like a beast with two heads, one ashamed, the other resentful."
Simile