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=Questions: Dee Dee & Lydia = = =  1) What does each item or people represent in the allegorical painting of "The Vinegar Tasters"? ( ex) the pot of vinegar, each men, facial expression etc.) 2) Why is Lao- tse smiling in " The Vinegar Tasters"? How does this relate to the basic principle of Taoism? 3) How does the author relate between the character Pooh and the principle of P'u? 4)What is the difference between being stupid and simple-minded in Taoism? 5)Why is Pooh the hero of Winnie the Pooh and the The House at Pooh Corner? (refer to pg 12) 6) Is there some kind of bias toward Confucianism or Buddhism? What would a Confucianist or Buddhist say when they read this book? How would people who are not Confucianist, Buddhist, nor Taoist view this book? 7) What does author make vinegar symbolize in the painting of "The Vinegar Tasters?" Do you agree or disagree with the author's viewpoint? 8) Why do you think some words are capitalized and others are not? For example, on page 14 "Cleverness" and "Number One" are capitalized, although they aren't proper nouns. 9) Do you agree or disagree with Pooh's reflection on his friends' intelligence levels? Explain. 10) Why doesn't anyone push down Eeyore's house like he thinks someone will? 11) What does Piglet say about Pooh's inteligence? (refer to page 21) Do you believe Pooh's type of "intelligence" is more important or the other characters such as the rabbit and owl? Justify. 12) Do you think there are many Uncarved Blocks like Pooh in our present day society? Justify. 