Mario's Subway Adventure in Chinatown
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What did Chester Cricket find to be a new experience while riding the subway for the first time?

  • The sights of New York City
  • Being held in a matchbox
  • The abrupt stops of the train (correct)
  • The presence of other passengers

    • What was Chester Cricket curious about while looking at an old lady on the subway?

  • The taste of her hat (correct)
  • If she was a kind person
  • The color of her dress
  • Where she was going

    • What type of shop did Mario visit in Chinatown?

  • A Chinese novelties shop (correct)
  • A flower shop
  • A souvenir shop
  • A bakery

    • What was the condition of the SAI FONG shop as observed by Mario?

    <p>The paint was peeling off the doors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might Chester Cricket have seen in the windows of some shops in Chinatown?

    <p>Cardboard shells that turn into flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the old Chinese man respond to Mario while sitting on the shop doorstep?

    <p>He looked slyly at him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mario's main objective in Chinatown?

    <p>To find a cricket cage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attire was the old Chinese man wearing?

    <p>A silk vest with dragons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item does Mario wish to purchase from Sai Fong?

    <p>A cricket cage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significant about the cricket cage that Sai Fong shows Mario?

    <p>It resembles a pagoda.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sai Fong do when he first sees Chester the cricket?

    <p>He starts dancing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What story does Sai Fong tell Mario about crickets?

    <p>One was transformed from a wise man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sai Fong offer Mario along with the cricket cage?

    <p>A small bell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mario feel about the price of the cricket cage?

    <p>He is relieved it is affordable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which emotion does Sai Fong primarily express when he first interacts with Mario?

    <p>Joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appearance of the cricket cage as described in the content?

    <p>It is highly decorated and colorful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of items clutter Sai Fong's shop?

    <p>Chinese odds and ends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of atmosphere does the shop create for Mario?

    <p>Chaotic and overwhelming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant feature does Sai Fong focus on while telling the story of Hsi Shuai?

    <p>The use of his clay pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophical belief does Mario reflect on after hearing the story about Hsi Shuai?

    <p>The depth of music beyond mere sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Mario’s character based on his actions?

    <p>He values relationships and stories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mario's Subway Adventure in Chinatown

    • Mario, a boy, takes the subway with his cricket, Chester, and visits Chinatown.
    • Chester, a cricket in a matchbox, observes the city and people.
    • Chester accidentally falls out of the box onto Mario's lap during a train stop.
    • In Chinatown, all the shops are seemingly closed.
    • Mario explores the shops, noticing items like paper flowers and wind harps.
    • He finds an old shop owned by Sai Fong, a Chinese man.
    • Sai Fong has a strange and musical way of speaking (like a plucked violin).
    • Mario desires to buy a cricket cage for Chester.

    Meeting Sai Fong

    • Sai Fong, an old Chinese man, initially seems uninterested.
    • He smokes a clay pipe and appears sly.
    • Mario asks about cricket cages.
    • Sai Fong becomes animated and joyful upon seeing the cricket.
    • Sai Fong offers to sell a cage shaped like a pagoda.
    • The cage is described as having seven tiers.

    The Story of Hsi Shuai

    • Sai Fong tells the story of Hsi Shuai, a wise man.
    • Hsi Shuai knew everything, including the thoughts and desires of people and animals.
    • Wicked people tried to kill Hsi Shuai, but the gods turned him into a cricket.
    • The cricket now sings songs that everyone loves.
    • The cricket's song represents truth and knowledge.

    Purchase and Farewell

    • Mario buys the cricket cage for 15 cents.
    • Sai Fong gives Mario a small bell as a present.
    • The bell is described as being like a small bell in a remote temple.
    • Mario receives a fortune cookie with the message "Good luck is coming your way. Be ready."
    • Sai Fong wishes Mario well.

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    Join Mario and his cricket, Chester, as they venture through Chinatown's subway stations. Experience their enchanting encounters, including an old shop owner, Sai Fong, who introduces them to a unique cricket cage. This whimsical adventure reveals the magic of the city and the stories hidden within.

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