The Old Demon

1. Who or what does Mrs. Wang refer to as "The Old Demon"?

Little Pig, her grandson

The Yellow River

The Japanese army

2. Mrs. Wang has always checked for holes in the dike because:

She is solely responsible for watering the crops

The other villagers scoff at the river's power

She has experienced the river's destruction when it has overflowed

3. The attitude of the family and friends toward Mrs. Wang is one of:

Awe and fear

Affection and respect

Scorn and indifference

4. When the story begins, Mrs. Wang's main concern is:

The approach of the Japanese army

The rising river

Her grandson's behavior

5. What is the meaning of "inert"?

Lacking the ability to move or act

Full of explosive power

In a reversed fashion

6. Mrs. Wang's beliefs are based mainly on:

Her own experience

Extensive knowledge of the outside world

Her respect for Buddhist priests

7. Mrs. Wang finally views the river as:

An enemy

A weapon

Her peaceful friend

8. Mrs. Wang thinks the pilot is NOT Japanese because he:

Behaves peacefully

Needs help

Looks human

9. What is the meaning of "hearsay"?

Repeating words told by another person

Using your ears to hear sound

Information one hears but does not know to be true

10. When bombs strike her village, Mrs. Wang is:

Calm and curious

Frightened and angry

Confused and concerned