Quiz on The Shoemaker

Which of these best describes the main problem facing the shoemaker?

• He didn't have enough customers.

• He was too poor to buy enough leather.

• His shoes were not good quality.

• He didn't have enough time to make shoes.

In paragraph 3, the word "durable" means: “These shoes were nicer and more durable than anything he had ever seen before!”

• Strong and long-lasting

• Cheap and flimsy

• Old and worn out

• Small and delicate

In paragraph 7, the author compares the elves to...

• giants

• small children

• old men

• birds

What is the best lesson that the shoemaker learns from the elves?

• To be greedy and keep all the money.

• To be kind and generous to others.

• To work as quickly as possible.

• To never help others.

Which of the following events make this story a fairytale? - PICK 2 ANSWERS!

• The shoemaker is poor.

• The shoemaker makes shoes.

• Tiny elves make shoes for the shoemaker at night using magic.

• The shoemaker sells his shoes.

What happened after the shoemaker saw the elves making shoes?

• He yelled at the elves.

• He ran away.

• He made clothes and shoes for the elves.

• He ignored the elves.

Why is paragraph 3 important to the plot of "The Shoemaker and the Elves"?

• It introduces a new character to the story.

• It explains why the shoemaker is poor.

• It introduces the magical element of the story - the elves.

• It provides a detailed description of the shoemaker’s workshop.

The fairy tale takes place in what setting?

• A big city

• A castle

• A small shop

• A magical forest

Based on the events in the fairy tale, the reader can conclude that the shoemaker is...

• lazy

• greedy

• funny

• hardworking

Why couldn't the shoemaker make more shoes?

• He didn't have the right tools.

• He didn't have enough money to buy more leather.

• He was too old to work.

• He didn't know how to make shoes.