A Single Shard

Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. How do Tree-ear and Crane-man find food?

2. What object does Tree-ear break in Min’s workshop?

3. How many days must Tree-ear work for Min initially?

4. What is the first task that Tree-ear must perform for Min?

5. What is Min required to give Tree-ear each day even though he doesn’t pay him?

6. Where does Tree-ear go to find clay?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What is the meaning of Tree-ear’s name?

2. What is the meaning of Crane-man’s name?

3. Why does Min want a palace commission?

Paired Resource

“Reviving Traditional Korean Celadons”

• An 8-minute video showing the various steps required to create the type of pottery detailed in the novel
• How does the video tie into the tasks that Min requires Tree-ear to perform in the novel?

“UNESCO Heritage in Korea”

• Sponsored by the Korean Cultural Center of New York, this site presents an overview of Korea’s cultural and World Heritage sites from a variety of time periods and locations.
• Includes information and images on celadon pottery and other kinds of cultural artifacts
• What details from the images and information on this site are helpful in visualizing the opening chapters?