10 Questions
What is the central theme of the poem?
The valor of warriors
What is the fate of the warriors in the poem?
They are all dead
What do the warriors hold in their hands?
Black bows and arrows
What is the spirit that inspires the warriors?
The spirit of Wu
What blocks the wheels of the war chariots?
The fallen horses
What is the sound that is heard on the battlefield?
The sound of drums beating
What is the state of the warriors' bodies?
Torn but their hearts unbroken
What is the significance of the 'Battle Ch’uu Yuan' refrain?
It is the title of the poem
What is the warriors' ultimate fate?
They become captains among the ghosts
What is the terrain of the battlefield?
Flat and wide
This quiz explores the literature of China, one of the largest and oldest literary heritages in the world. It covers poetry and prose writings in the Chinese language, with a focus on the Tang Dynasty, considered the finest era of Chinese literature.
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