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

Question 1: What is Dad's job?

cheffood and travel journalistcollege professoradoption agent

Question 2: Where was Grace born?

AustraliaUSAJapanChina

Question 3: Why doesn't Grace speak Chinese?

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

Question 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 confusedshe was feeling lovedshe was feeling jealous

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

Chineselanguagesweetheartexceptional

Question 6: What does it mean to _donate_ something?

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

Quiz

Question 1: How did Grace get lost?

she was chasing after Jadenshe was being naughtyshe was running awayshe wanted to buy a postcard

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

they were expensive bootsshe had done practice hikes at homethey were the perfect fither brother had worn them

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

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

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

Grace is scaredGrace is upsetGrace is angryGrace is excited

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

to become violentto get biggerto become loudto become smaller

Question 6: What does it mean to _chuckle_?

to cry loudlyto laugh uncontrollablyto laugh lightlyto scream angrily

Quiz

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

they didn't have enough moneyit was too steepit was too dangerousit was too long

Question 2: What does Danny compare the wall to?

a dragona bananaa worma piece of string

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

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

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

similealliterationrhetorical questionmetaphor

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

watchtowercommotionpreservedmountains

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

the plans are completedthe plans are ruinedthe plans are well thought-outthe plans are silly

Quiz

Question 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

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

it is highit is made of stoneit is lowit had an electrical current

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

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

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

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

Question 5: What does the word _picturesque_ mean?

a martial art formvisually appealinguglya drawing

Question 6: Which of the following means _often_?

hardly evera lot of the timeneverall the time

Quiz

Question 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

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

travelstrengthgood fortunelong life

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

excitedproudjealousindifferent

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

onomatopoeiaalliterationmetaphorsimile

Question 5: What is _symbolism_?

to play a percussion instrumentto use an arm gesture to attract attentionto fight against something you don't believe inwhen one thing represents another

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

a flash of lighta sinister glowsmokea piece of dust

Quiz

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

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

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

the wall wasn't in very good condition and was crumbling in placesthe wall became slipperythe weather turned wetit was too hot

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

the didn't have insurance to pay for medical costs in Chinathey were a long way from medical helpthey didn't have a First Aid kitnobody knew First Aid

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

wanderexplosionexcitementBoom!

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

sunscreencrumbledknockingtumbled

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

skipwrigglejumphop

Quiz

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

a place to stayto learn Englishmoneyfriendship

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

to steal livestockto become farmersto become touriststo steal children

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

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

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

the story of the Mongols stealing livestockmeeting the woman on the wallJaden falling off the wallDad losing his pencil

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

officialcialofficeun

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

beamedslidingrapidlynodded