Cinderella Quiz

How is Cinderella treated differently than her stepsisters?

• Cinderella lives and works in a different city.

• Cinderella is forced by her stepmother to live in a smaller room and do harder work.

• Cinderella and her stepsisters are all treated the same.

• Cinderella is forced by her stepmother to live in a smaller room and wear a glass slipper.

Which phrase from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• “It happened that the king’s son gave a ball” (Paragraph 4)

• “she dropped one of her little glass slippers, the prettiest in the world, which the king’s son had picked up” (Paragraph 43)

• “She employed her in the meanest work of the house.” (Paragraph 2)

• “They sent for the best hairdresser they could get to make up their headpieces and adjust their hairdos...” (Paragraph 7)

What does paragraph 18 contribute to the structure of the overall story?

• It explains why Cinderella lives in an attic instead of a nicer room.

• It explains how Cinderella’s stepsisters get to the ball in a magic carriage.

• It explains why Cinderella wants to go to the ball.

• It explains how the fairy godmother’s magic is used to help Cinderella get to the ball.

At the end of the story, how does Cinderella treat her stepsisters? What does this reveal about her character?

• She forgives her stepsisters and wants them to always love her, showing her kindness and forgiveness.

• She ignores her stepsisters, showing her selfishness.

• She tricks her stepsisters, showing her cunning and deceitful nature.

• She scolds her stepsisters for their past behavior, showing her anger and resentment.

What is the author’s purpose in the final two paragraphs?

• To introduce a new character in the story.

• To emphasize the value of graciousness and kindness.

• To explain the importance of intelligence and common sense.

• To describe the appearance of the prince at the ball.

Why do you think the stepsisters were mean to Cinderella? Did the stepsisters get what they deserved in the end? Do you think they have learned a lesson? Why or why not?

• The stepsisters were mean to Cinderella because they were under a spell. Yes, they got what they deserved in the end, and they have learned a lesson about kindness and forgiveness.

• The stepsisters were jealous of Cinderella's beauty and goodness. Yes, they got what they deserved in the end, and they have learned a lesson about kindness and forgiveness.

• The stepsisters were kind to Cinderella. No, they did not get what they deserved in the end, and they have not learned any lesson.

• The stepsisters were mean to Cinderella because she was mean to them first. No, they did not get what they deserved in the end, and they have not learned any lesson.

Based on the story, what are the characteristics of a good person? After reading the story, which characters do you consider good and why?

• Good people are kind, forgiving, and gracious. Cinderella is a good person because she shows kindness and forgiveness towards her stepsisters.

• Good people are wealthy and powerful. The king's son is a good person because he is rich and royal.

• Good people are beautiful and charming. The fairy godmother is a good person because she helps Cinderella become beautiful.

• Good people are cunning and deceitful. The stepsisters are good people because they try to trick Cinderella.

According to the morals described by the author in the story, how should we respond to adversity? Do you agree with the author? Why or why not? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

• We should respond to adversity with kindness and forgiveness. I agree with the author because kindness and forgiveness are important virtues. (Open-ended question)

• We should respond to adversity with anger and resentment. I disagree with the author because being kind and forgiving is not always the best approach. (Open-ended question)

• We should respond to adversity by ignoring it. I disagree with the author because sometimes ignoring adversity is the best option. (Open-ended question)

• We should respond to adversity with cunning and deceit. I disagree with the author because being cunning and deceitful can be necessary in difficult situations. (Open-ended question)