Characters
Who are the main characters?
What is another word for clever?
Another word for clever is smart.
What country does the story take place in?
The story takes place in China.
They feel happy and proud of their beautiful flowers.
Why didn't the flowers grow?
The flowers didn't grow because the seeds were cooked.
What do Ping and the Emperor have in common?
They both love to grow flowers.
What is another word for chosen?
Another word for chosen is picked.
When does the story take place?
The story takes place a long time ago.
How does Ping feel when he learns the Emperor is having a flower competition?
Ping feels excited and confident when he learns about the flower competition.
Who brags about growing nice flowers?
The other kids brag about their nice flowers.
Why is Ping excited to participate in the Emperor's competition?
He is excited to participate because he is good at growing flowers and might win.
What is an emperor?
An emperor is like a king but more powerful.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place outside Ping's home and in the palace.
How does Ping feel when he learns that he is the new emperor?
Ping feels shocked and happy when he learns that he is the new emperor.
Where do the children deliver flowers?
The children deliver their flowers to the palace.
Why is the Emperor looking for a successor?
The Emperor is looking for a successor because he is getting old.
What is successor?
A successor is someone that will take someone's place.
Where do the kids go after a year?
The kids go to the palace to show their flowers.
How does Ping feel when he is standing in front of the Emperor with an empty pot?
What does the Emperor give Ping?
The Emperor gives Ping the throne and all of the kingdom.
Ping is a boy in China who loves to grow flowers.
What is a proclamation? (Example: The king made a proclamation that he wanted all kids to go to the palace.)
A proclamation is an announcement.
Where will the new emperor live?
How do you think the Emperor felt when he saw all of the beautiful flowers the children brought him?
I think he felt mad or disappointed because he knew that these children had cheated.
What does Ping do to try to grow a flower?
He puts in new soil and gives it a larger pot.