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What was the main reason Chi Li volunteered to be the sacrifice?
What was the main reason Chi Li volunteered to be the sacrifice?
What action did Chi Li take to prepare for confronting the serpent?
What action did Chi Li take to prepare for confronting the serpent?
What did the serpent demand as a sacrifice from the village?
What did the serpent demand as a sacrifice from the village?
How did Chi Li distract the serpent before attacking it?
How did Chi Li distract the serpent before attacking it?
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What happened to Chi Li after she slayed the serpent?
What happened to Chi Li after she slayed the serpent?
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What did Chi Li find in the serpent's cave after killing it?
What did Chi Li find in the serpent's cave after killing it?
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What was the reaction of the villagers after Chi Li slayed the serpent?
What was the reaction of the villagers after Chi Li slayed the serpent?
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How long did the village sacrifice girls to the serpent before Chi Li volunteered?
How long did the village sacrifice girls to the serpent before Chi Li volunteered?
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What geographical feature was associated with the village in the story?
What geographical feature was associated with the village in the story?
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How did Chi Li's parents react to her decision to volunteer as a sacrifice?
How did Chi Li's parents react to her decision to volunteer as a sacrifice?
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Study Notes
Chi Li Slays the Serpent
- The story "The Chi Li and the Serpent" originated in the ancient Chinese Kingdom of Yueh, a country called Chiang Lo.
- A massive serpent, 70 to 80 feet long, terrorized a village in the Yung Mountain range.
- The serpent demanded young girls as sacrifices, resulting in the deaths of nine girls over nine years.
- Chi Li, a brave young woman from Chiang Lo, volunteered to be the next sacrifice as a selfless act to save her family and village from further suffering.
- Chi Li was equipped with a sharp sword and a snake-hunting dog for her encounter with the serpent.
- Chi Li lured the serpent out with honey-soaked rice balls, trapping it in a weakened state, and then killed it with her sword.
- Chi Li recovered the skulls of the nine girls who were previously sacrificed.
- The king of Yueh recognized Chi Li's bravery and heroism, making her his queen and appointing her father as the magistrate of Chiang Lo county.
- Chi Li’s family was rewarded with riches and prosperity for her selfless sacrifice.
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Test your knowledge about the heroic tale of Chi Li and her battle against the serpent in ancient China. Explore the themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the cultural significance of this legend. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the story's events and characters.
