Walking the Dragon’s Back (M.M. Eboch)

Embark on an incredible journey along one of the world’s greatest wonders: the Great Wall of China. This book takes young readers on a historical adventure to discover why and how this massive structure was built. Through vivid descriptions, you will feel like you are walking right on the “dragon’s back.” It is a perfect choice for students who love history and exploring different cultures. Join the hike and uncover the secrets of ancient engineering!

Lexile: 520L

Quiz

Câu 1: What is Dad's job?

college professorfood and travel journalistchefadoption agent

Câu 2: Where was Grace born?

USAJapanAustraliaChina

Câu 3: Why doesn't Grace speak Chinese?

she was born in Englandshe had problems learning languagesshe had spent almost her whole life in Americashe was born in America

Câu 4: ""Whatever the reason, we are very glad you came to us." Grace felt warm inside." Why did Grace feel warm inside when her dad said this?

she was hot from walking around Chinashe was feeling lovedshe was feeling confusedshe was feeling jealous

Câu 5: Which word from the text is a compound word?

sweetheartlanguageChineseexceptional

Câu 6: What does it mean to _donate_ something?

to sell somethingto give it away to someone in needto buy somethingto steal something

Quiz

Câu 1: How did Grace get lost?

she wanted to buy a postcardshe was chasing after Jadenshe was being naughtyshe was running away

Câu 2: How did Grace know her boots wouldn't hurt her feet?

they were the perfect fitshe had done practice hikes at homeher brother had worn themthey were expensive boots

Câu 3: What does it tell us when we find out they are using a guide?

they don't know their way around Chinathey are unfitthey don't know how to drive in Chinathey don't have any Chinese money

Câu 4: "There he was!" What does the exclamation mark show us in this sentence?

Grace is scaredGrace is excitedGrace is upsetGrace is angry

Câu 5: "Soon the heavy crowds dwindled." What does the word _dwindled_ mean?

to become violentto become smallerto become loudto get bigger

Câu 6: What does it mean to _chuckle_?

to cry loudlyto scream angrilyto laugh uncontrollablyto laugh lightly

Quiz

Câu 1: Why couldn't they hike the entire length of the Great Wall?

it was too longit was too dangerousthey didn't have enough moneyit was too steep

Câu 2: What does Danny compare the wall to?

a bananaa dragona worma piece of string

Câu 3: "Mom said Grace was ten going on 30." What does Mom mean?

Grace is mature and acts like an adultGrace doesn't like being 10Grace is immature and does silly thingsGrace looks older than 10

Câu 4: "... the wall is like a mighty stone dragon!" What language tool is used in this sentence?

rhetorical questionalliterationmetaphorsimile

Câu 5: Which word from the text is a compound word?

mountainscommotionwatchtowerpreserved

Câu 6: What does it mean for someone's plans to be _foiled_?

the plans are well thought-outthe plans are completedthe plans are sillythe plans are ruined

Quiz

Câu 1: Why was the Great Wall built in the first place?

to break a world recordas a tourist attractionas part of the Emperor's palaceto keep out invaders

Câu 2: Why does the wall get hit by lightening often?

it is highit is lowit had an electrical currentit is made of stone

Câu 3: Why does Jaden go from feeling confident on the roof to being scared?

he is too tired to hang onhis shoes start slippinghe thinks he is going to get into troublehe looks down and sees how high he is

Câu 4: Why is this chapter called "Buried Ghosts"?

it is referring to the long and tiresome hikeit is referring to Grace's fear of ghostsit is referring to the impending stormit is referring to the people who died making the wall who were apparently buried inside the wall

Câu 5: What does the word _picturesque_ mean?

a drawinga martial art formvisually appealingugly

Câu 6: Which of the following means _often_?

a lot of the timehardly everall the timenever

Quiz

Câu 1: Why don't the Chinese remove a swallow if it nests in their roof?

it is considered good luckthey warn the family of dangerthey eat insectsit is dangerous to climb on the roof

Câu 2: What is one of the meanings of the dragon?

long lifetravelgood fortunestrength

Câu 3: How did Grace feel about Jaden's ability to speak Chinese easily?

proudexcitedindifferentjealous

Câu 4: Calling lightening a "mirror in the sky" is using which language tool?

metaphorsimileonomatopoeiaalliteration

Câu 5: What is _symbolism_?

to play a percussion instrumentto use an arm gesture to attract attentionwhen one thing represents anotherto fight against something you don't believe in

Câu 6: "Jaden turned to Grace with a glint in his eye." What is a _glint_?

a flash of lighta piece of dusta sinister glowsmoke

Quiz

Câu 1: Why did Dad boil the water before putting it in his drink bottle?

he preferred his drinks warmso the bacteria in the water would die and it would be safe to drinkso they could have tea on the roadso they could make soup

Câu 2: Why did hiking become more difficult after lunch?

it was too hotthe wall became slipperythe weather turned wetthe wall wasn't in very good condition and was crumbling in places

Câu 3: Why would it be a big problem if they were injured on the wall at this point?

nobody knew First Aidthey didn't have a First Aid kitthey were a long way from medical helpthe didn't have insurance to pay for medical costs in China

Câu 4: Which word from the text makes the sound it is describing?

wanderBoom!explosionexcitement

Câu 5: Which word from the text is a compound word?

knockingtumbledsunscreencrumbled

Câu 6: Which of the following is a synonym for _squirm_?

skiphopjumpwriggle

Quiz

Câu 1: What did the woman want from Grace and her family?

moneyto learn Englisha place to stayfriendship

Câu 2: What was one of the reasons why the Mongols would come to China in the past?

to steal livestockto steal childrento become touriststo become farmers

Câu 3: Why do Jaden's eyes "go big" at the end of the chapter?

he is angry at Grace and is pulling a mean facehe realizes he is falling and is scaredhe has seen something amazinghe is excited he found Dad's pencil

Câu 4: What does the title of this chapter refer to?

Dad losing his pencilJaden falling off the wallmeeting the woman on the wallthe story of the Mongols stealing livestock

Câu 5: Which part of the word _unofficial_ is the prefix?

unofficeofficialcial

Câu 6: Which word from the text is an adverb?

beamedslidingnoddedrapidly