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How well do you know

the story? Quiz yourself!

Instructions: Circle the letter of the correct answer. L to R: Chen Kai Le Caleb,
Prethick Ragulan, Jayrius Kee
P5 Creator
What did Dawan offer to the head monk to persuade What did Kwai see the scholarship as?
Dawan’s father to allow her to go for the scholarship?
a. As a prize c. As a superiority
a. Vanda Miss Joaquin flower c. Lotus flower
b. As a responsibility d. As a victory
b. Hibiscus flower d. Bird

Why did Noi tell lies about the big city? Who was the scholarship given by?

a. As they wanted to hear some c. To gain more money a. The government c. The Landlord
fairy tale about the big city
b. The monk d. The headmaster
b. She was a liar d. To be famous all
around the village

Where did Dawan’s mother leave the baby? What did Grandmother use as an analogy for Dawan’s
life in the city?
a. Underneath the house c. On the floor
a. Lotus flower c. Kwai
b. Underneath the bridge d. With the grandmother
b. A rock d. A Bird

Why was Dawan’s father angry when he was leading the buffalo? What did Bao ask Dawan to be thankful for after Bao gave
Dawan the free flower?
a. Kwai did not bring the buffalo in. c. Dawan’s mother did not
make dinner. a. Kwai c. Sunshine, mud, river, water
b. Dawan did not do the dishes.
d. He found out that b. Bao d. The landlord
Kwai got 2nd place in
All about the scholarship. 1

Grandma C

Complete the crossword puzzle below to
discover some of Grandma’s character traits!
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Across
4. Grandma was as she had deeply-rooted 2 Katy Gian Xuan Ni
beliefs in the village’s customs and practices. E P5 Inquirer
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5. Grandma was as her guidance helped
Dawan to grow and make more informed decisions.
P U
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Down
1. People in the village knew Grandma for her kindness 4 R O L
due to her nature.
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2. Grandma was as she always tried to 5
understand Dawan’s feelings and struggles from her I R T
perspective.

3. Dawan grew into a strong and capable girl as she was
supported by Grandma’s character.
C

1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. C
1. COMPASSIONATE 2. EMPATHETIC 3. NURTURING 4. TRADITIONAL 5. WISE
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