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Chapter 3
Vocabulary
Soothsayer, p. 18; Capping ceremony, p. 18; propitious p.18, scrolls, p. 18; stoic, p. 19.
1. Contrast Young-sup’s and Kee-sup’s relationship with their father. Why were the boys treated
so differently? How did the brothers react to this treatment?
2. Describe the purpose of the capping ceremony. What is a comparable ceremony in our culture?
Chapter 4
Vocabulary
Craftsman, p. 24, won, p. 25; idle boasting, p. 28; Favorite maneuvers, p. 30, dubious, p. 32.
1. What did Young-sup’s mother mean when she said, “Your face is like a month of rain, my
son.” What makes the clouds inside your head so dark and heavy?” Why did the author use
that language?
2. Evaluate the bargain Young-sup made with the kite seller. Who had the best part of the bargain?
3. Why couldn’t Young-sup ask his mother for the money he needed?
Chapter 5
Vocabulary
Dowager Queen, p. 34; palanquin, p. 34.
1. Compare the Korean king and the president of the United States.
2. What would you have said to the king if he wanted to fly your kite?
3. Describe the kite you would make for the king?
Chapter 6
Vocabulary
adamant p. 39; agony of indecision, p.40; symmetrical rhythm, p. 42; artistic scruples, p. 42; stingy, p. 44;
entry to the court p. 45; unison, p. 45; essence, p. 47.
1. How do we know the boy’s father and mother were proud that their sons were making a kite
for the king?
2. Outline the reasons for the changes in the brother’s relationship that were described in this
chapter.
Chapter 7
Vocabulary
Tutor, p. 50; scrolls, p 50; courtiers, p. 52; coterie, p. 53; beckoned, p. 59
1. Contrast your school with the school that Young-sup and Kee-sup attended.
2. Explain the line, “It is not so difficult for Young-sup to teach the King about flying. To teach him
about speaking was another matter entirely.”
3. What did Young-sup accomplish by pushing the king down?
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