The Nutcracker Pop-up Story

What does the description of the grand dance in Marie and the Nutcracker's honor serve as evidence of?

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Citing textual evidence

How does the passage provide evidence of Marie's affection for the Nutcracker?

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Citing textual evidence

What event culminates in the defeat of the Mouse King in The Nutcracker?

• The battle between the toy army and the army of mice

• Marie's intervention

• The Nutcracker's leadership

• The defeat of the Nutcracker

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What is the main event described in the passage?

• Opening presents

• Attending a party

• Decorating the Christmas tree

• Singing carols

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What is the main event that Marie and the Nutcracker witness in the Sugarplum Fairy's kingdom?

• A grand dance performed in their honor

• A battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King

• A magical fireworks display

• A feast with all the characters from the kingdom

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This is the story of The Nutcracker. What character traits does Marie have?

Hint: Pick two answers.

• adventurous

• selfish

• greedy

• eager

What character traits does the Nutcracker have in the story?

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• adventurous

• courageous

• difficult

• unkind

What character traits does the Sugar Plum Fairy show?

Hint: Pick two answers.

• friendly

• accepting

• lonely

• angry

Who is the hero of the Nutcracker during the battle?

• Marie

• Drosselmeier

• The Nutcracker

• Fritz

Who is the villain in The Nutcracker story?

• Fritz

• The Mouse King

• Drosselmeier

• Sugar Plum Fairy