Read the Zodiac Story

Answer these questions

Number the animals in order

1st Rat

2nd Ox

3rd Tiger

4th Rabbit

5th Dragon

6th Snake

7th Horse

8th Goat

9th Monkey

10th Rooster

11th Dog

12th Pig

Which animal is not in the zodiac? The Cat

Why is this animal not in the zodiac? Because the mouse pushed the cat off the ox's back and into the river where the cat drowned

Why was the emperor surprised about the animal which came in 5th place? He was surprised that the flying Dragon did not come first. But the Dragon only got 5th because he stopped to help people

Look at the artwork

Find out the following

What is the zodiac animal for 2014? The zodiac for 2014 is the horse.

What is the zodiac animal which represents the year you were born in? 2001 was the snake

What are the personality characteristics of your animal? Wise, sympathetic, determination and passionate