CHAPTER III

TREACHERY

The day following the coming of Vas Kor to the palace of the Prince of Helium great excitement reigned throughout the twin cities, reaching its climax in the palace of Carthoris. Word had come of the abduction of Thuvia of Ptarth from her father's court, and with it the veiled hint that the Prince of Helium might be suspected of considerable knowledge of the act and the whereabouts of the princess.

In the council chamber of John Carter, Warlord of Mars, was Tardos Mors, Jeddak of Helium; Mors Kajak, his son, Jed of Lesser Helium; Carthoris, and a score of the great nobles of the empire.

"There must be no war between Ptarth and Helium, my son," said John Carter. "That you are innocent of the charge that has been placed against you by insinuation, we well know; but Thuvan Dihn must know it well, too.

"There is but one who may convince him, and that one be you. You must hasten at once to the court of Ptarth, and by your presence there as well as by your words assure him that his suspicions are groundless. Bear with you the authority of the Warlord of Barsoom, and of the Jeddak of Helium to offer every resource of the allied powers to assist Thuvan Dihn to recover his daughter and punish her abductors, whomsoever they may be.

"Go! I know that I do not need to urge upon you the necessity for haste."

Carthoris left the council chamber, and hastened to his palace. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. In what palace was the climax reached?
2. What was the Warlord of Mars's first name?
3. And his last name?
4. Did he have a son?
5. Where had Carthoris been before he retreated to his palace?
6. Who was abducted from his dad's court?
7. Did the Prince of Helium have knowledge of where the princess was?
8. Who was the son of Mors Kajak?
9. Was Jeddak of Barsoom?
10. Who was of Barsoom?
Answer: 1. palace of Carthoris
2. John
3. Carter
4. Yes
5. the council chamber
6. Thuvia of Ptarth
7. Yes
8. Jed of Lesser Helium
9. No
10. the Warlord

Peking Opera (Beijing Opera), is one of the oldest forms of dramas in the world. The roles in it were Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou, Wuhang, and Longtao during its early age. But with the change of Peking Opera, there are four main roles in it today: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Sheng----Men Roles Sheng are the men roles in Peking Opera, which can be divided into Laosheng, Wusheng, Xiaosheng and Wawasheng. Laosheng are middle-aged or older men who are honest. Hongsheng,a type of Laosheng, have a red face. There are only two roles famous as Hongsheng. One is Guan Gong and the other is Zhao Kuangyin. Wusheng are young generals who are good at martial arts . Xiaosheng are clean-shaven and handsome. Wawasheng are children's parts. Dan----women Roles Dan are women roles that can be divided into different types----Laodan, Qingyi, Huadan, Wudan and Caidan. Laodan play old and clever women. Qingyi are the main women roles. Huashan, a type of Qingyi, was created by Mei Lanfang, who played an important role in shaping Peking Opera. Huadan are lively and unmarried women roles. Wudan characters are women, good at martial arts. Caidan are clowns in funny plays. Jing----Painted Face Men Roles A Jing role is an important man character with striking looks and high social position. The main types of Jing are Tongchui, good at singing and usually a general; Jiazi, good at acting with less singing; and Wujing, a martial arts and acrobatics role. Chou----Comedy Roles Chou are comedy roles in Peking Opera. There are Wenchou who speak, act and sing, and Wuchou who both speak and fight. What makes this type of role special is a small patch of white chalk around the nose. One of the famous roles is the Monkey King, who has a special position in the hearts of all who are interested in Chinese opera. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. today, how many main roles are in Peking Opera?
2. what is the name of the men roles?
3. what is one of the oldest forms of drama?
4. what is the name of the comdey roles?
5. what facial marks this role as special?
6. what role has a special position in the hearts of Chinese Opera fans?
7. what age are Laosheng usually?
8. are they liars?
9. what color is the face of Hongsheng?
10. what rank are Wusheng?
11. what are they good at?
Answer: 1. Five
2. -Men Roles Sheng are the men roles in Peking Opera
3. Peking Opera (Beijing Opera)
4. Comedy Roles Chou
5. What makes this type of role special is a small patch of white chalk around the nose.
6. Monkey King,
7. Laosheng are middle-aged or older men
8. no
9. red face
10. young generals
11. martial arts .

Mary is getting married next Saturday.Today she asks her best friend Lucy to shop for clothes to wear at the wedding.'So what are we looking for, Mary,' Lucy asks. 'Well, my parents want me to wear a traditional Chinese dress, but I prefer a more modern style.I think I'll buy two dresses and wear them at different times on my wedding day.' Mary answers.The girls look in many shops.At one shop, Mary tries on a Chinese-style dress.'I like it,' Lucy says.'Red is a very strong color and represents love and prosperity for Chinese weddings.I think your parents will be pleased. ' Mary does not look happy.'I don't think I look good in red. I think it makes me look too od. What about this blue one?' 'Well, that's a nice dre ss too, but blue is a calm color.It could help you feel calm, but I think you want a happier color for your wedding.If you don't like red, what about orange? It represents joy and it is a good color for weddings,' Lucy explains. After listening to Lucy's opinions, Mary says, 'Even though the orange dress would be the best for my wedding because it represents joy, I'll choose the red dress because it will remind my mother of her own wedding and will make her happy.' What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. How does Mary feel about red?
2. What color does she want instead
3. Who thinks she should get red?
4. What is Lucy's second choice?
5. Why are they shoping
6. When
7. Who is Mary's best friend?
8. what item are they shopping for?
9. What are the clothes for?
10. what do her parents thing she should wear
11. and Mary?
12. How many does she plan to buy?
13. How many stores do they go to?
14. What color is the first dress?
15. What does red signify?
16. What about orange?
17. What color does she go with?
18. why?
19. how?
20. What kind of color is blue?
Answer:
1. it makes her look old
2. bue
3. Lucy
4. orange
5. Mary is getting married
6. Saturday
7. Lucy
8. clothes
9. the wedding
10. a traditional dress
11. a modern one
12. two
13. many
14. red
15. love and prosperity
16. joy
17. red
18. to make her mother happy
19. it will remind her of her wedding
20. calm