Princess and the Pea

Why didn't the royal family believe the girl who came to the door was a real princess?

• She did not tell them she was a princess.

• She was dirty and tired.

• She did not arrive in her royal carriage.

• She had wet hair, clothes and shoes.

Whose idea was it to put the pea under the mattresses and beds?

• the queen

• the king

• the prince

• the princess

How many beds and mattresses was the pea under?

• 2

• 10

• 20

• 22

what is the setting of "The Princess and the Pea"? 

• woods

• village 

• uptown

• kingdom

Who is the main character of the story?

• Kingdom

• Queen Zelda

• Princess Paulina

• The Prince 

Why is Paulina upset on page 12-13?

• she missed doing princess activities 

• she lived in with her father in the kingdom 

• she needed a job

• her shack had a leaky roof 

On page 14, what context clues help you to determine the meaning of gown? 

• expect, competition

• hoping, becoming a princess

• ex-princess-stuff, best ball

• blew away, saw dust

What is the first contestant activity the Princess's must complete? 

• sing and the mattress 

• math and an essay

• an essay and the mattress test

• the mattress test and cooking 

What was the test used to determine if the girl was a real princess in 'The Princess and the Pea'?

• A) She was asked to solve a riddle

• B) She was given a royal gown to wear

• C) A pea was placed under her mattresses

• D) She was asked to dance at the ball

What does the pea symbolize in the story 'The Princess and the Pea'?

• A) Wealth

• B) Sensitivity

• C) Strength

• D) Intelligence