Interactive grammar exercise (articles)
from “A Jewel in the Palace” Part 5
Multiple-choice quiz
Select the correct answer from the choices presented.
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Jang Geum meets ______ man who prepares ______ food in ______ temple; she begins following him around and asking him his secret to cooking.
the / the / the
an / an / an
a / a / a
Jang Geum meets Min Jung Ho on ______ beach, and they frolic in ______ surf as ______ sun goes down.
a / a / a
the / the / the
an / an / an
Lady Han, ______ other kitchen ladies, and Lady Jung herself can’t understand why she was forced to leave ______ Palace when she doesn’t have ______ symptoms that other sick people have.
an / an / an
a / a / a
the / the / the
In fairness, Lady Jung offers to let Lady Han read ______ secret journal that has been handed down from one Highest Kitchen Lady to the next. Jang Geum stares at ______ journal that her mother told her about some 20 years ago.
a /
an / an
the / the
The senior court ladies continue to boycott Lady Han. She’s left to deal with all the duties with only ______ few assistants like Jang Geum, Yeun Seng, Chang Yee, and the new brides.
a
an
the
To put an end to the boycott, Lady Han asks the Queen Mother and the Queen to hold ______ final competition between her and Lady Choi.
an
the
a
Jang Geum tries to get in touch with her mother’s best friend among the court ladies by leaving ______ note at the jar of persimmon vinegar.
an
the
a
Lady Han takes Jang Geum to visit ______ place where Jang Geum’s mother spent her childhood.
an
a
the
For ______ unknown reason, the King has collapsed.
a
the
an
After Jang Geum pleads with the soldiers to bury Lady Han, she’s put into ______ boat that will take her to Jeju Island.
