The Chinese New Year Quiz Answers
1. a According to one legend, a monster terrorized villages while searching for food at the time of the New Year. One year, the monster attacked while the villagers were building a fire out of bamboo. When the bamboo started making loud sounds as it was burnt, the monster was scared and ran away. 2. b A fortnight is 15 days. 3. c You shouldn't sweep the house on New Year's Day. Tradition says you run the risk of sweeping your good luck away. 4. a Red is the Chinese color of celebration, as it keeps away evil spirits. 5. b Children get money in red envelopes. 6. b On Chinese New Year, families visit their elders. 7. c Tangerines are considered good luck. 8. b They often paint lanterns with birds, animals, flowers and zodiac signs. 9. a Everybody loves the dragon, which takes several people to carry and animate. 10. c The Chinese zodiac signs are animals. |
