Chapters 3 & 4

Chapter 3:

1. In the beginning of the chapter Min is angry with Tree-ear. Why is he angry? Who is at fault Min or Tree-ear?

2. On page 26-27, Crane-man offers to come and help Tree-ear with chopping the wood. Tree-ear said it would be more helpful to him if Crane-man stayed home and prepared the evening meal. Why do you think Tree-ear tells him this? What aspect of Tree-ear's character does it show?

Chapter 4:

3. How do you know that Min's wife knew the real purpose of Tree-ear using his own bowl?

4. What is the purpose or objective of draining the clay before using it to shape a pot?

5. Crane-man said that Tree-ear was aptly (appropriately) named. What did he mean by this?

6. Why did Tree-ear do a few chores around the house for Min's wife?

Chapters 1 & 2

Chapter 1:

1. How did Tree-ear come to live with Crane-man?

2. How did Crane-man get his name?

3. Ch'ulpo had become an important village. Why was that?

4. Tree-ear and Crane-man were poor, but proud, using text evidence prove this!

Chapter 2:

5. How did Tree-ear propose to repay Min for the loss of the box?

6. Masters had a duty towards thier employees. What was this duty?