The Jade Peony Part Three Quiz

The Jade Peony

Part Three Quiz

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General Information (K/U 5)

1. Why must Sekky go with Mrs. Lim?

a)     To learn about traditional Chinese values

b)    Because he got into trouble when he was alone

c)     Because he needs to improve his Chinese language skills

d)    To help Mrs. Lim with chores around her house

2. What happens to Tammy Okada?

a)     She fights with the Chinese students because she is Japanese.

b)    She gets in trouble in class because she doesn’t speak English.

c)     The teacher gives her school supplies because she has none.

d)    She becomes scared when the teacher tells the war stories.

3. Why did Sekky not know John Doyle had died?

a)     His English was not good enough to understand the stories.

b)    Mrs. Doyle did not want to tell him.

c)     The other students lie to him about what happened.

d)    He was away from school when the teacher told the class.

4. List two historical events mentioned in part 3.

Short Answers

1. Choose one of these characters for part three and give a character description. Include both physical and emotional traits. (A 5)

Meiying	Mrs. Lim
Mrs. Doyle	Kazuo

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Written Response (T/I 7.5, C 7.5)

1. Why does Sekky say he has “glimpsed Paradise” when referring to his school? How is this a metaphor for Canada?

2. Why does the family fight about how to honour Poh-Poh’s life? Has your family ever disagreed about how to continue a tradition?

3. What is the significance of Sekky’s final two actions with Stepmother on the last page? How does it provide a good conclusion to the story?