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Blue Willow by Pam Conrad

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  • What does discouraged mean?
    Persuaded to lose the confidence needed to complete something.
  • What does it mean to be "on a rampage?"
    It means to behave wildly or violently.
  • What is panting?
    Breathing quickly with short noisy breaths.
  • What does "strikes" mean?
    It means attacks.
  • What do you think the author chooses to share the Blue Willow legend with others in the form of a written story?
    By writing down the legend, the author ensures that the story will not be forgotten.
  • What is a hull?
    It's the body of a boat.
  • What does the merchant say has to happen before Kung Shi Fair and Chang the Good can marry?
    He must find a copper coin in his path. Later, he says that there must a rainbow over the bridge that leads to the moon pavilion.
  • What is a merchant?
    person who makes money by selling things
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  • What does torrential mean?
    It means "quickly flowing."
  • What does anchored mean?
    It means a boat is held in place by a weight connected to the boat and dropped in the water.
  • What does shriek mean?
    It means to yell in a high pitched voice.
  • What is jade?
    It's a green stone.
  • Could the merchant have prevented his daughter's death? If so, how?
    answers will vary
  • Who places the copper coins in the merchant's path?
    Chang the Good
  • What does "sorrows" mean?
    feelings of grief and sadness
  • What does "weary" mean?
    It means "very tired."
  • What are currents?
    They are moving water.
  • In your opinion, was the merchant right to refuse to give his consent to his daughter's marriage? Why/Why not?
    answers will vary
  • What is the significance of the willow tree, the bridge, and the moon pavilion in the story ?
    when the couple met, they would go to the pavilion, trail peony petals down the path to the bridge, and sit at the bridge under the willow tree
  • What's a cove?
    It's a small area of water surrounded by land.
  • What are swallows?
    They're small birds.
  • What are rapids?
    They are fast moving water.
  • What is moon pavilion?
    It's a decorative building.
  • Why do the people of the village wonder who Kung Shi Fair will marry
    Because the merchant always gives her whatever she asks for.
  • What is glistening mean?
    It means shining.
  • What does it mean to "slay"?
    It means to kill.
  • Do you think it is important to be able to choose your own friends? Explain.
    Answers will vary.
  • What are scrolls?
    They are books that are written on long sheets of paper that roll up.
  • What kinds of relationships would your parents object to you having?
    answers will vary
  • What are brooches?
    They are pieces of jewelry that are similar to pins.
  • What are servants?
    Someone who is paid to do house chores.
  • What do the villagers mistake Chang the Good's crying for?
    the leopard's raging
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