Assignment 4

Homework

You may choose to do any combination of the options below, but you can only receive a maximum of 30 points.

Option 1 - Short Answer (2 points each)

1. When is the Night of the Sevens on the lunar calendar?

2. What is the Night of the Sevens also known as?

3. What is Zhi Nu's role in heaven?

4. How long were Niu Lang and Zhi Nu together?

5. What did the Queen Mother create to separate Niu Lang and Zhi Nu?

6. Which birds formed a bridge for Niu Lang and Zhi Nu?

7. Which star represents Niu Lang?

8. Which stars form the Summer Triangle?

9. What does rain mean on Chinese Valentine's Day?

10. What did girls do in the past on Chinese Valentine's Day?

Option 2 - Define (2 points each)

Give the English meaning (from the lesson) of the following characters.

1. 夕

2. 鵲橋

3. 牛郎

4. 銀河

5. 織女

Option 3 - Free Response (up to 30 points)

Describe how you would celebrate the Night of the Sevens OR write a short story about Chinese Valentine's Day. (10 points for every 100 words)

Option 4 - Artwork (30 points)

Illustrate any part the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Upload all images to an image-hosting site and send me the link. Attachments will NOT be open.

Extra Credit

Please choose ONE option. Each option is worth 30 points.

Option 1 - Sudoku

Upload your completed puzzle to an image-hosting site and send me the link. Attachments will NOT be open.