Hansel and Gretel Reading Comprehension Test

How is the stepmother cruel to Hansel and Gretel? Find text details to support your answer.

• She sends them into the forest to be abandoned

• She gives them all the food she has

• She buys them new clothes

• She takes them on a vacation

What do the children do to save themselves?

• They build a boat

• They follow a trail of breadcrumbs

• They call for help

• They go to sleep and hope to wake up in a better place

How do you feel about the father? Explain.

• Angry - He should have protected his children

• Surprised - He was unaware of the stepmother's plan

• Happy - He did what was best for his kids

• Indifferent - He is not an important character in the story

Why do Hansel and Gretel's parents leave them in the forest?

• They are lost and cannot find their way back home

• They are trying to teach them a lesson

• They are in danger and need to protect them

• They cannot afford to feed them anymore

How do Hansel and Gretel find their way back home after being abandoned in the forest?

• They follow a magical bird

• They stumble upon a friendly witch who helps them

• They use pebbles to mark their path

• They discover a secret map

What happens to the witch at the end of the story?

• She turns into a kind old lady

• She gets eaten by Hansel and Gretel

• She escapes and vows revenge on the children

• She apologizes for her actions and promises to change

How do Hansel and Gretel feel when they reunite with their father?

• Angry - They blame him for leaving them in the forest

• Relieved - They are happy to see him and be back home

• Indifferent - They don't really care about him anymore

• Worried - They fear that he will leave them again

What is the main theme of the story Hansel and Gretel?

• Trust in strangers

• Importance of following instructions

• Working together always wins.

• You shouldn't always trust adults

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