Question

assessment questions 1... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12... 27 8 out of 27 answered question 9 how do the clay’s feelings towards its maker change throughout the story? a. the clay is upset with its maker at first, but later becomes thankful. b. the clay is fearful of its maker at first, but later becomes respectful. c. the clay thinks little of its maker at first, but later becomes impressed. d. the clay is suspicious of its maker at first, but later becomes trusting. < back next > the clay felt that it was not destined for a king’s house, nor for a palace of art, because it had been created without glory or beauty or honor. it murmured to its unknown artisan, saying, “why have you made me like this?” many days passed in sullen discontent. then it was filled with earth, and something was thrust into the middle of the earth and covered over. the clay rebelled at this new disgrace. “this is the worst of all that has happened to me, to be filled with dirt and rubbish. surely i am a failure.” but presently it was set in a greenhouse, where the sunlight fell warmly upon it, and water was sprinkled over it, and day by day as it waited, a change began to form. something was stirring within the earth — a new hope, and it knew not what the hope meant. 15 one day, the clay was lifted again from its place and carried into a beautiful building. its dream was coming true after all. it had a fine part to play in the world. glorious music flowed through the air. the clay was surrounded with flowers. still, it could not understand. so it whispered to another vessel of clay, like itself, close beside it. “why have they set me here? why do all of the people look toward us? and the other vessel answered. “do you not know? you are carrying a royal scepter of lilies. their petals are white as snow, and the heart of them is like pure gold. the people look this way because the flower is the most wonderful in the world. and the root of it is in your heart.” then the clay was content and silently thanked its maker because, though an earthen vessel, it held a great treasure.

Explanation:

• Initially, the clay is upset: "The clay felt that it was not destined for a king’s house... it murmured to its unknown artisan, saying, 'Why have you made me like this?'" and "Many days passed in sullen discontent... the clay rebelled at this new disgrace. 'Surely I am a failure.'"
• Later, the clay is thankful: "Then the clay was content and silently thanked its maker because, though an earthen vessel, it held a great treasure."
• Option B is incorrect as the clay is not fearful. Option C is incorrect as the clay does not think little of the maker later (it becomes thankful). Option D is incorrect as the clay is not suspicious and later becomes thankful, not just trusting. So the correct option is A.

Answer:

A. The clay is upset with its maker at first, but later becomes thankful.