A Single Shard

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2001

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Introduction

Before Reading

Reading Context

During Reading

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After Reading

Discussion/Analysis Prompt

Multiple Choice

1. C (Chapter 8)

2. B (Chapter 7)

3. B (Chapters 7)

4. D (Chapter 5)

5. A (Chapter 1)

6. A (Chapters 3 and 12)

7. D (Chapter 1)

8. B (Chapter 5)

9. C (Chapter 10)

10. C (Chapter 7)

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Long Answer

1. Throughout the novel, Tree-ear is fearful of the unknown. His encounters with the fox and the bandits force him to assert his courage. He then uses this trait to insist on an audience with the emissary and win a palace commission for Min. (Chapter 11)

2. Initially, Min views Tree-ear with contempt. He learns to value the boy for his love of pottery making and his persistence. By the end of the story, Min even welcomes Tree-ear into his family. (Chapter 13)