Cap-o'-Rushes

What was the condition set by the rich man to divide his riches among his daughters?

• a) Each daughter had to prove her intelligence

• b) Each daughter had to demonstrate her love for him

• c) Each daughter had to complete a difficult task

How did the eldest daughter express her love for her father?

• a) She kissed him on the cheek and declared her love.

• b) She hugged him tightly and wrote him a heartfelt letter.

• c) She recited a poem about her love for him.

What was the youngest daughter's response when asked to express her love for her father?

• a) She said she loved him more than anyone ever loved a father.

• b) She compared her love for him to the love meat has for salt.

• c) She remained silent and did not express her love.

How did the father react to the youngest daughter's response?

• a) He was disappointed and refused to speak to her.

• b) He was amused and praised her for her clever answer.

• c) He scolded her and threatened to disown her.

What did Cordelia do after her father's reaction?

• a) She left home and made her own way in the world.

• b) She apologized and tried to make amends with her father.

• c) She begged her father for forgiveness and promised to love him more.

What did Cordelia become known as when she started working in the next village?

• a) Cap-o'-Rushes

• b) Salt-Loving Girl

• c) Daddy's Favorite

How did the young man of the house fall in love with Cordelia?

• a) He saw her dancing at a ball and was captivated by her beauty.

• b) He heard her singing and was mesmerized by her voice.

• c) He met her while she was working and was enchanted by her kindness.

How did Cordelia reveal her true identity to the young man?

• a) She gave him a ring that he had given her earlier.

• b) She wrote him a letter confessing her love.

• c) She showed him a locket with a picture of her family.

What happened when Cordelia's father and sisters were invited to the wedding feast?

• a) Cordelia refused to reveal herself and kept her identity hidden.

• b) Cordelia prepared a feast without salt to show her father the meaning of her words.

• c) Cordelia confronted her father and sisters and demanded an apology.