Welcome to your English Name Email Answer the following question (Put the correct answer in the box provided) The Crystal Heart Mi Nuong’s father was an influential Lord. He ruled all of the lands of the Red River and his palace stood tall and majestic on its broad, sloping banks. Yet, Mi Nuong was forlorn and melancholy. Her father kept her locked away at the top of the palace’s tallest tower in order to keep her out of harm’s way. Mi Nuong felt trapped; the only company she had was her maid and her daily routine was always the same. Everyday, she would sit by her window embroidering and look out of her window, gazing sorrowfully down at the waters rushing past far below. Often, she dreamed of being carried away in the fast flowing rapids to distant lands. One morning, Mi Nuong heard music floating through her open window. She hurried over tosee where the sound was coming from. There, on the river below, was a little golden fishing boat. Mi Nuong heard the music rise up from the boat, and caught snatches of a song: “My love is like a blossom in the breeze. My love is like a moonbeam on the waves.” The music was captivating, drawing Mi Nuong like a flickering candle flame draws the unwary moth. The voice was clear and sweet and Mi Nuong leaned out as far out as she could to try to catch sight of the singer. As the boat bobbed past, she glimpsed the tiny figure of a man standing on the prow with a net. A sudden glimmer of hope lit up in her heart and she felt as if she was floating on air. Perhaps this man had come to release her from the tower. Perhaps he was a Mandarin’s son in disguise; the man she was destined to marry.. Answer these questions about the text that you’ve just read. Circle the letter that matches the correct answer. 1) Why was Mi Nuong lonely? A The song she heard reminded her of the world outside. B She was confined to the tower. C She was tired of her daily routine. D Her maid wasn’t very good company. E She wanted to be rescued by her true love.Answer 2) What does Mi Nuong usually do to pass the time in her tower? A She sings. B She plays cards. C She dreams of her true love. D She paints. E She sews.Answer 3) What is Mi Nuong’s father like? A CruelB ProudC Protective D Resentful E ArrogantAnswer 4) Which one of these things isn’t mentioned in the story? A WaterB FireC SunlightD MoonlightE GoldAnswer 5) How does the music make Mi Nuong feel? A Forlorn and lonely B Enthralled and wishful C Powerful and strong D Sorrowful and desperate E Lovesick and anxiousAnswer 6) Why was the man on the boat? A He hopes to persuade Mi Nuong to marry him. B He has come to sing for Mi Nuong’s father. C He is delivering goods to the palace. D He is fishing in the river. E He has come to take Mi Nuong to a distant land.Answer 7) Why does Mi Nuong lean as far out of the window as she can? A She wants to hear more of the song. B She wants the figure on the fishing boat to see her. C She wants to see the singer. D She is fascinated by the music. E She wants the man on the boat to rescue her.Answer 8) Which of these words best describes how Mi Nuong feels at the end of the passage? A Optimistic B Relieved C Infatuated D Besotted E EmotionalAnswer Answer these questions about the way words and phrases are used in the passage. 9) Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word “forlorn” (line 2)? A DistractedB FuriousC MiserableD DisappointedE AbandonedAnswer 10) What is meant by the phrase “she felt as if she was floating on air” (line 15)? A She felt light-headed. B She felt joyful. C She couldn’t believe what was happening. D She felt carefree. E She was in love.Answer 11) What is meant by the phrase “the man she was destined to marry” (lines 16-17)? A She really wants to marry him. B She is meant to marry him. C She is planning to marry him. D Her father intends her to marry him. E He has come especially to ask her to marry him.Answer 12) “like a flickering candle flame draws the unwary moth” (line 12). What technique is being used here? A A proverb B Personification C A simile D An abbreviation E A metaphorAnswer 13) What type of word is “unwary” (line 12)? A Adjective B Adverb C NounD VerbE PronounAnswer 14) “she glimpsed the tiny figure of a man standing on the prow” (line 14). Which of these words is a verb? A sheB glimpsed C tinyD figureE man Answer 1 out of 1 Time's upYou cannot switch tabs while taking this quiz!You are not allowed to switch tabs violation has been recorded.you cannot minimize full screen mode!You are not allowed to minimize full screen while taking this quiz, violation has been recorded.Access denied! To begin the quiz, please grant this quiz access to your camera.Time is Up!
