What did Sentila dream of becoming when she grew up?
  • A pot maker
  • A farmer
  • A village council member
  • A weaver
Why did Arenla prefer weaving over pot making for Sentila?
  • Weaving was easier to learn
  • Weaving was less messy and could be done indoors
  • Weaving required less skill
  • Pot making was not a traditional craft
What material was used to soften the clay for pot making?
  • Hay
  • Bamboo cylinders
  • Kiln fire
  • Wooden spatulas
What did the village council remind Mesoba about the pot making skill?
  • It was a skill that should be kept secret
  • It was a skill meant only for family members
  • It was a skill that could only be taught to boys
  • It symbolized the tradition and history of the people
What fascinated Sentila about the potters’ work?
  • The colorful designs on the pots
  • The ease of shaping the clay
  • The smell of the kiln fire
  • The sound of the spatula tapping the clay
What was the main reason Arenla found pot making tedious?
  • The clay was difficult to shape
  • The process involved carrying heavy loads uphill
  • The pots often broke during firing
  • The clay was hard to find
What did the village council fear if pot makers refused to teach their skills?
  • The tradition of pot making would be lost
  • The village would lose its income source
  • The village would run out of clay
  • The quality of pots would decline
What reasoning did Mesoba give to the village council for not teaching Sentila pot making earlier?
  • Sentila was more interested in weaving
  • Sentila was busy helping in the fields
  • Sentila needed to grow stronger after her illness
  • Sentila was too young to learn the skill
What was the final step in the pot making process before firing the kiln?
  • Pounding the clay
  • Mixing the clay with water
  • Drying the pots in the sun
  • Shaping the pots with a spatula
What did the village council emphasize about the ownership of traditional skills?
  • They belonged to the village elders
  • They were passed down only within families
  • They were not owned by any individual
  • They were owned by the village council
What is Sentila's main ambition in the story?
  • A) To become a teacher
  • B) To become a skilled weaver
  • C) To become a pot maker
  • D) To move to the city
Why did Arenla not want Sentila to learn pottery?
  • A) She thought it was sinful.
  • B) She wanted her to study.
  • C) She believed it was a tiring, unrewarding, and demanding profession.
  • D) She was jealous of Sentila.
How far did the potters have to travel to dig the clay?
  • A) Five miles
  • B) Ten miles
  • C) Twenty miles
  • D) Sixteen miles
Who guided Sentila in learning the art of pot making?
  • A) Mesoba
  • B) Onula
  • C) The Village Chief
  • D) Her grandmother
What does the "two rows of pots" symbolize?
  • A) Competition
  • B) Wastefulness
  • C) A mistake
  • D) The passing of the skill from mother to daughter
What is the central theme of "The Pot Maker"?
  • A) Conflict between parents and children.
  • B) The struggle for money.
  • C) Preservation of traditional skills and cultural heritage.
  • D) The dangers of mining.
What specific technique did Onula teach Sentila to help her master the craft?
  • A) How to fire the kiln
  • B) How to properly shape the mouth of the pot
  • C) How to dig for clay more efficiently
  • D) How to mix clay with the right amount of water
What does the word "pittance" refer to in the story?
  • A. A type of clay used for pottery
  • B. A very small amount of money earned from selling pots
  • C. A traditional Naga weaving pattern
  • D. A tool used to smooth the surface of the pots
Which specific technique did Onula advise Sentila to observe in her mother?
  • A. How she pounded the dry clay
  • B. How she mixed water with the soil
  • C. How she shaped the mouth and rim of the pot
  • D. How she arranged the firewood in the kiln
Why did the village council intervene in Sentila's family matter?
  • A. They wanted to tax the pottery business.
  • B. They believed traditional skills belong to the community and must be passed on.
  • C. They wanted to move the pottery shed to a new location.
  • D. They were unhappy with the quality of Arenla's pots.
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