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Quiz about Sondok Princess of the Moon and Stars

Sondok: Princess of the Moon and Stars Quiz

This book, by Sheri Holman, is in the Royal Diaries series. Young Sondok lives in Ancient Korea, which is fraught with political and religious intrigue. This quiz also has many questions about the author.

A multiple-choice quiz by Priscilla9. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Priscilla9

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,737

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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212

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "Sondok: In Princess of the Moon and Stars, Korea, A.D. 595", what was Sondok's mother's name?
Hint

Queen Ma-Ya

Queen Sonwha

Wife Unknown

Queen Chindok

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to the book's author, Sheri Holman, what might have been Sondok's name growing up? Hint

Allya

Sinyee

Dokman

Ma-Ya

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does Sondok call her diary? Hint

Crystal Snow

Grandmother

Sweet Virtue

Sondok junior

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the last sentence Sondok wrote in her journal? Hint

Do they always speak true?

Should fate ever choose me for the throne, I shall appproach China with my eyes open.

The old ways are feminine and they are um.

I believe they do.

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to the book, images of Sondok are nonexistent.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The traditional Korean day was broken up into 12 'hours', with each ruled by an animal in the zodiac. If it is between 3 AM and 5 AM, whose hour is it? Hint

Dragon hour

Tiger hour

Pig hour

Rabbit hour

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Question 7 of 10

7. To whom did Sheri Holman dedicate this book? Hint

her mother

her cousin

her daughter

her sister

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the subject that Sondok really wanted to explore, but she was frowned upon for wanting to learn about it? Hint

Astronomy

Chemistry

Biology

Ecology

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is a sister of Sondok? Hint

Silla

Ma-Ya

Sonwha

Koryo

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Question 10 of 10

10. What type of clothing is a chima? Hint

flowered robes

a long, pleated skirt

a hat

delicate shoes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "Sondok: In Princess of the Moon and Stars, Korea, A.D. 595", what was Sondok's mother's name?

Answer: Queen Ma-Ya

Queen Ma-Ya was later replaced by Queen Seungman.

2. According to the book's author, Sheri Holman, what might have been Sondok's name growing up?

Answer: Dokman

As said by Holman: "Sadly, almost nothing is known about Sondok's life-early or late. She was probably born with the name Dokman, but as she is best known by her queenly title, Sondok (which means 'sweet virtue'), I chose to have her called so throughout..."

3. What does Sondok call her diary?

Answer: Grandmother

As Sondok stated, "I am writing, Grandmother, because Mother has given me a responsibility for you, our Ancestor Jar." Elderly people were regarded as very wise and respected, so Sondok wrote all of her secrets and troubles to her "Grandmother".

4. What was the last sentence Sondok wrote in her journal?

Answer: I believe they do.

It was recorded on the 15th day of the 11th moon, 17th year of King Chinp'yong, during the Tongji (Winter Solstice).

5. According to the book, images of Sondok are nonexistent.

Answer: True

The book only provides a likeness of a woman in the time and place that Sondok lived, with no justification that it is her.

6. The traditional Korean day was broken up into 12 'hours', with each ruled by an animal in the zodiac. If it is between 3 AM and 5 AM, whose hour is it?

Answer: Tiger hour

The rest correspond as follows: 11 Pm-1 AM: Rat hour. 1 AM-3 AM: Ox hour. 5 AM-7 AM: Rabbit hour. 7 AM-9 AM: Dragon hour. 9 AM-11 AM: Snake hour. 11 AM-1 PM: Horse hour. 1 PM-3 PM: Sheep hour. 3 PM-5 PM: Monkey hour. 5 PM-7 PM: Fowl hour. 7 PM-9 PM: Dog hour. 9 PM-11 PM: Pig hour.

7. To whom did Sheri Holman dedicate this book?

Answer: her daughter

The dedication said: "To Ella, may this dedication be the first of many".

8. What was the subject that Sondok really wanted to explore, but she was frowned upon for wanting to learn about it?

Answer: Astronomy

Lord Lin Fang, the ambassador, was especially cold towards her because of her interest.

9. Which of the following is a sister of Sondok?

Answer: Sonwha

Sonwha married a man named Mattung (Mu) and had a child named Euja, who ended up becoming king.

10. What type of clothing is a chima?

Answer: a long, pleated skirt

A chima was a long pleated skirt worn by girls in ancient Korea.

Source: Author Priscilla9

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