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PC ELA Lightning 2
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Think about how the setting of Fruitless Mountain affects the villagers. What words or phrases best describe how the villagers in the story felt? | sadness and despair |
| How does the description of Minli compare to the description of the village? Responses | Minli is happy and full of energy. |
| Why wouldn't anything grow on Fruitless Mountain? | Jade Dragon was heartbroken from losing her children. |
| What was Minli's motivation for going on her quest? | Minli wants good fortune for her family. |
| What is the meaning of the word sparingly? | a small amount of something (water) |
| Why was the water where Minli found Dragon salty? | It was a pool of tears created from the dragon crying. |
| What problem has presented itself on Minli and the dragon’s journey to find the “Old Man in the Moon?” | They cannot enter the forest because the monkeys won't let them pass and are being greedy. |
| Which element of a quest is shown when Minli and dragon are faced with the monkey situation? | challenge |
| What theme does Minli’s quest and the actions that Minli takes on the quest reveal? | teamwork, perseverance, and thankfulness |
| Characteristics of a quest | higher power, obstacles, and having someone help face those obstacles, and being able to resolve a problem |
| Why do heroes go on quests? | to solve problems, to fulfill a destiny or prophecy, to discover something about themselves or others |
| How is Minli’s journey a quest? | Minli was seeking a fortune for her family. She had to overcome many obstacles to solve or resolve a problem. Her journey had supernatural elements like the dragon. |